Welcome to Our Section 1557 Compliance Resource Hub
Navigating Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act can be challenging, but we're here to help. This hub provides the essential resources and materials you need to help you comply with the law, which prohibits discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.
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LanguageLine Links to Section 1557 Resources
Explore our offerings and find the support you need to build an effective language access program. Let us be your partner in delivering accessible healthcare to all. Please download our Section 1557 Requirements Made Simple to see our offerings in the context of the requirements.
LanguageLine® OnDemand InterpretingSM provides: Access to reliable, fast, accurate and fully scalable interpretation across 240 languages, 24/7/365. 20,000+ LanguageLine Certified Interpreters are connected on average in under 20 seconds.
LanguageLine® Onsite InterpretingSM provides: Access to 10,000+ interpreters in close to 150 languages including American Sign Language.
LanguageLine® Testing and TrainingSM provides: Language proficiency testing and training services to ensure your bilingual staff and interpreters have the skills they need.
LanguageLine® Certified InterpretersSM must pass stringent testing requirements and are subject to ongoing quality observation. LanguageLine Translators must meet ISO 17100 standards, pass a linguistic competency evaluation, ideally be native speakers, hold a recognized translation degree or equivalent qualification.
LanguageLine® TelehealthSM provides: Access to an On-Demand LanguageLine Certified Interpreter within many popular telehealth/virtual meeting platforms.
LanguageLine® App provides: High quality, secure connection to LanguageLine Certified Interpreters via audio in 240+ languages and video in 40+ languages, including American Sign Language.
LanguageLine® Machine Translation Post-Editing (MPTE) provides: The ability to incorporate a qualified human to conduct post-editing according to our client’s needs.
LanguageLine® TranslationSM provides: Translation of non-discrimination notices, signage, accessible materials and localization of electronic information and websites.
LanguageLine also provides:
Complimentary PDF of the ‘Interpreting Services Available’ poster in the top 15 languages spoken in each state, and ‘Interpreting Services Available’ tools in the top languages spoken in the U.S.
Complimentary client support to train staff on language access policies and procedures, and consultative implementation services to ensure best practices, support materials, equipment and reporting needs.
HHS Resources:
Effective Communication Procedures
Grievance Procedure
Language Access Procedures
Nondiscrimination Policy
Reasonable Modification Procedures