Disability protections under ACA Section 1557 address which areas?

• A. Policies and procedures, physical access, and communication
• B. Marketing, finance, governance
• C. Employment relationships
• D. Data security

Answer: (A)

Disability protections under ACA Section 1557 focus on nondiscrimination in health programs and activities and ensuring access for individuals with disabilities. The areas covered include ensuring policies and procedures are non-discriminatory, making facilities physically accessible, and providing effective communication (for example, interpreters and accessible materials). This is why describing policies and procedures, physical access, and communication fits best. Marketing, finance, and governance aren’t the focus of 1557, nor are employment relationships or data security, which are governed by other laws or program areas.