Office for Civil Rights | US Department of Health and Human Services
Operates a complaint line for reporting civil rights abuse in health care and social service programs based on race, national origin, disability, or age. Specialists investigate complaints and refer cases beyond jurisdiction. Free complaint forms and fact sheets are available. Handles cases involving hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, Medicaid/Medicare agencies, welfare programs, daycares, doctors' offices, pharmacies, children's health programs, addiction treatment centers, adoption agencies, and mental health/developmental disabilities agencies.
Physical Address
26 Federal Plaza, New York, NY 10278
Voice
Fax
202-619-3818
Application process
File a complaint online, by mail, or fax. Some complaints must be filed within 180 days of when the individual knew that the discriminatory act or omission occurred.
Eligibility
Anyone who feels a health care provider, or state or local government agency, has discriminated against them (or someone else) based on race, national origin, disability, or age
Agency info
US Department of Health and Human Services
Provides various health and human services and fosters advances in medicine, public health, and social services.