What qualifies as "Federal financial assistance" for purposes of civil rights complaints handled by OCR?

Answer:

Health care providers participating in CHIP and Medicaid programs are recipients of Federal financial assistance. Hospitals and nursing homes are recipients of Federal financial assistance under Medicare Part A. Medicare Advantage Plans (e.g., HMOs and PPOs) are recipients of Federal financial assistance under Medicare Part C.  Prescription Drug Plan sponsors and Medicare Advantage Drug Plans are recipients of Federal financial assistance under Medicare Part D.  As recipients of Federal financial assistance, these entities are subject to the nondiscrimination requirements under Title VI and its implementing regulations.

Last Reviewed: 11/4/2009