Non-discrimination Policy

Section 1557 • ACA Compliance

Nondiscrimination Policy

Care2U’s commitment to equitable care for every patient we serve

Effective Date: January 1st, 2023  |  Last Updated: January 1st, 2026

Nondiscrimination Statement

Care2U complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. Care2U does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.

This policy applies to all Care2U programs, services, and activities, including but not limited to our mobile urgent care services, hospital-at-home (HIPLAC) program, transitional care services, telehealth consultations, remote patient monitoring, and all in-home clinical services provided across our service area in Westchester, Manhattan, Queens, Nassau, Suffolk, Brooklyn, The Bronx, and Staten Island counties in New York.

Care2U is committed to ensuring that all individuals, regardless of background, have equal access to the high-quality, physician-led medical care we deliver in the comfort of their homes.

Language Assistance Services

Care2U provides free language assistance services to individuals with limited English proficiency (LEP), including individuals’ companions with limited English proficiency, to ensure meaningful access to our programs, services, and benefits.

Language assistance services include:

  • Qualified interpreters, including in-person, telephonic, and video remote interpreting
  • Written translations of important documents and communications
  • Bilingual clinical staff when available

If you need language assistance services, please contact one our Section 1557 Coordinators:

Care2U
255 Executive Drive, Suite 210B
Plainview, NY 11803
Phone: (516) 342-8790
Email: [support@care2u.com]

Auxiliary Aids & Services for Individuals with Disabilities

Care2U provides appropriate auxiliary aids and services to individuals with disabilities, including individuals’ companions with disabilities, to ensure effective communication and an equal opportunity to participate in and benefit from our services, at no cost.

Auxiliary aids and services include:

  • Qualified sign language interpreters
  • Written materials in accessible formats, including large print, audio, and accessible electronic formats
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Telecommunications relay services, including TTY/TDD
  • Other aids and services as needed to ensure effective communication

Care2U will also make reasonable modifications to our policies, practices, and procedures when necessary to avoid discrimination on the basis of disability, unless doing so would fundamentally alter the nature of the program or service.

To request auxiliary aids, services, or reasonable modifications, contact our Section 1557 Coordinator at the information provided above.

Grievance Procedure

If you believe that Care2U has failed to provide language assistance services, auxiliary aids and services, or has otherwise discriminated on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex, you have the right to file a grievance.

Filing a Grievance with Care2U

You may file a grievance in person, by mail, by fax, or by email with our Section 1557 Coordinator:

[Section 1557 Coordinator Name], Section 1557 Coordinator
Care2U
255 Executive Dr
Plainvew NY 11803
Phone: (516) 342-8790
Fax: (877) 247-5428
Email: support@care2u.com

If you need help filing a grievance, the Section 1557 Coordinator is available to assist you. Care2U will acknowledge receipt of your grievance within 5 business days and will investigate and respond to your grievance within 30 calendar days of receipt. You will not be retaliated against for filing a grievance.

Filing a Complaint with the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services

You may also file a civil rights complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights (OCR):

Online: OCR Complaint Portal

By mail: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 200 Independence Avenue SW, Room 509F, HHH Building, Washington, DC 20201

By phone: 1-800-368-1019  |  TDD: 1-800-537-7697

Complaint forms are available at www.hhs.gov/ocr/office/file/index.html

Notice of Availability of Language Assistance Services

Free language assistance services are available to you. If you speak a language other than English, contact Care2U at (516) 342-8790 (TTY: [TTY number]) for help.

Spanish ATENCIÓN: Si habla español, tiene a su disposición servicios gratuitos de asistencia lingüística. Llame al (516) 342-8790 (TTY: [TTY number]).
Chinese 注意:如果您使用繁體中文,您可以免費獲得語言援助服務。請致電 (516) 342-8790 (TTY: [TTY number])。
Russian ВНИМАНИЕ: Если вы говорите на русском языке, то вам доступны бесплатные услуги перевода. Звоните (516) 342-8790 (TTY: [TTY number]).
Yiddish [Obtain certified Yiddish translation from HHS resources or a qualified translator]
Bengali বিঃদ্রঃ: আপনি যদি বাংলা ভাষায় কথা বলতে পারেন, তাহলে নিঃখরচায় ভাষা সহায়তা পরিষেবা উপলব্ধ। (516) 342-8790 (TTY: [TTY number]) নম্বরে ফোন করুন।
Korean 주의: 한국어를 사용하시는 경우, 언어 지원 서비스를 무료로 이용하실 수 있습니다. (516) 342-8790 (TTY: [TTY number]) 번으로 전화해 주십시오.
Haitian Creole ATANSYON: Si w pale Kreyòl Ayisyen, gen sèvis èd pou lang ki disponib gratis pou ou. Rele (516) 342-8790 (TTY: [TTY number]).
Italian ATTENZIONE: In caso la lingua parlata sia l’italiano, sono disponibili servizi di assistenza linguistica gratuiti. Chiamare il numero (516) 342-8790 (TTY: [TTY number]).
Arabic ملحوظة: إذا كنت تتحدث العربية، فإن خدمات المساعدة اللغوية متاحة لك مجانًا. اتصل بـ (516) 342-8790 (TTY: [TTY number]).
Polish UWAGA: Jeżeli mówisz po polsku, możesz skorzystać z bezpłatnej pomocy językowej. Zadzwoń pod numer (516) 342-8790 (TTY: [TTY number]).
French ATTENTION: Si vous parlez français, des services d’aide linguistique vous sont proposés gratuitement. Appelez le (516) 342-8790 (TTY: [TTY number]).
Urdu خبردار: اگر آپ اردو بولتے ہیں، تو آپ کو زبان کی مدد کی خدمات مفت میں دستیاب ہیں۔ (516) 342-8790 (TTY: [TTY number]) پر کال کریں۔
Hindi ध्यान दें: यदि आप हिंदी बोलते हैं, तो आपके लिए मुफ्त में भाषा सहायता सेवाएं उपलब्ध हैं। (516) 342-8790 (TTY: [TTY number]) पर कॉल करें।
Japanese 注意事項:日本語を話される場合、無料の言語支援サービスをご用意しています。(516) 342-8790 (TTY: [TTY number]) までお電話ください。
Greek ΠΡΟΣΟΧΗ: Αν μιλάτε ελληνικά, στη διάθεσή σας βρίσκονται δωρεάν υπηρεσίες γλωσσικής υποστήριξης. Καλέστε (516) 342-8790 (TTY: [TTY number]).

Note: All taglines have been verified against official HHS translations where available. Official HHS sample translations can be found at hhs.gov/civil-rights/for-individuals/section-1557/translated-resources.

Additional Information

Scope of Services

This nondiscrimination policy applies to all Care2U services, including:

  • Mobile urgent care visits
  • Hospital-at-home (HIPLAC) inpatient-level care
  • Transitional and post-acute care services
  • Telehealth consultations with ER and hospitalist physicians
  • Remote patient monitoring (RPM)
  • Diagnostic services (labs, imaging, point-of-care testing)
  • IV therapy and medication administration in the home
  • All referral, intake, billing, and administrative processes

Legal Authority

This policy is issued in compliance with Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (42 U.S.C. § 18116), Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and their implementing regulations at 45 CFR Part 92.

Notice Distribution

This notice is provided annually to all patients, applicants, and members of the public. It is posted on Care2U’s website at www.care2u.com and is available in prominent physical locations at Care2U’s office. A copy of this notice is available upon request in alternative formats for individuals with disabilities.

© 2026 Care2U. All rights reserved.

Care2U  |  255 Executive Drive, Plainview, NY 11803  |  (516) 342-8790  |  support@care2u.com

This document does not constitute legal advice. Care2U complies with all applicable federal and state civil rights laws.