Pandemic-related and political shifts regarding Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the part that prohibits employer discrimination, have occurred over the last few years. Read on to learn what you need to know about (1) long-haul COVID-19 and disability discrimination and (2) the Biden administration’s approach to gender discrimination.
Background on ACA Section 1557
ACA Section 1557 is a multilayered approach prohibiting discrimination based on color, national origin, sex, age, and disability in health programs or “activities that receive federal financial assistance or are administered by an executive agency or an entity established under Title 1 of the [ACA].” It prohibits discrimination in both the provision of healthcare as well as insurance coverage.
