YOUR RIGHTS UNDER TITLE VI OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964
What Is Title VI?
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is a national law that protects persons from discrimination based on their race, color, or national origin in programs and activities that receive Federal financial assistance. If you are eligible for Medicaid, other health care, or human services, you cannot be denied assistance because of your race, color, or national origin. The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) in the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) enforces Title VI as well as other civil rights laws.
Some of the institutions or programs that may be covered by Title VI are:
Prohibited Discriminatory Acts
There are many forms of illegal discrimination based on race, color, or national origin that frequently limit the opportunities of minorities to gain equal access to services. A recipient of Federal financial assistance may not, based on race, color, or national origin:
More common discriminatory practices are identified in the DHHS Title VI regulation found at 45 CFR Part 80.
For information on how to file a complaint of discrimination, or to obtain information of a civil rights nature, please contact us. OCR employees will make every effort to provide prompt service.
Hotlines: 1-800-368-1019 (Voice) 1-800-537-7697 (TDD)
E-Mail: ocrmail@hhs.gov Website: http://www.hhs.gov/ocr (H-9/June 2000)