AHCA/NCAL Offers Resources for Nondiscrimination in Health Programs and Activities

AHCA/NCAL has information to help members comply with the final rule titled Nondiscrimination in Health Programs and Activities, under Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act. These two resources will help members understand the new rule:   

1. Nondiscrimination in Health Programs and Activities Member Impact Summary and Table.pdf (ahcancal.org) 
2. Nondiscrimination in Health Programs and Activities FAQs.pdf (ahcancal.org) 

The rule outlines the responsibilities all health care providers that accept Medicare and/or Medicaid dollars (including assisted living facilities that participate in Medicaid waiver programs) have for compliance and for delivering voice translation services to residents who require such services. 

Additionally, Voyce™ interpretation services connect users to a live, medical interpreter in 240+ languages, including American Sign Language (ASL). View this two-minute video to better understand how easy Voyce is to use. 

Voyce provides preferred rates to Incite GPO members, making it easier and more affordable to provide interpreter services within your organization. Incite is NCHCFA’s exclusive GPO partner. NCHCFA members that join Incite are only billed for time spent with an interpreter with discounted rates at $0.75/minute for audio, $0.85/minute for video, and $1.29/minute for ASL. Devices, such as iPads and rolling carts, can also be rented or purchased from Voyce if needed. 

Not an Incite GPO member yet? You can also enroll today to initiate your membership with Incite. Charlie Grella, Business Development Manager, Southeast, supports corporate owners and larger facilities. Caitlyn Hoyt, Independent Operator Manager, supports independent owners (IO) and owners with five or fewer facilities. Reach out to Charlie or Caitlyn today to learn more about Incite’s best-in-class solutions for your organization.