Who may sue for nondiscrimination violations under Section 1557?

• A. Individuals.
• B. Health plans only.
• C. Regulators only.
• D. No one.

Answer: (A)

Section 1557 creates a private right of action that allows individuals who experience discrimination in health programs or activities funded by the federal government—or by entities receiving such funding—to sue in federal court. This means a person who faces discrimination based on protected characteristics (like sex, race, color, national origin, age, or disability) can seek remedies such as injunctive relief or damages. Regulators like OCR or DOJ enforce the statute, and health plans can be among the covered entities the law protects, but the ability to sue is held by individuals, not by regulators or organizations on their behalf. So, the party who may sue for nondiscrimination violations under Section 1557 is an individual.