Nondiscrimination

ConnectiCare eligible members shall not be discriminated against with respect to the availability or provision of health services based on an enrollee's race, sex, age, religion, place of residence, HIV status, source of payment, ConnectiCare membership, color, sexual orientation, marital status, or any factor related to an enrollee's health status. This includes, but is not limited to, an enrollee's medical condition (including mental as well as physical illness), claims experience, receipt of health care, medical history, genetic information, evidence of insurability (including conditions arising out of acts of domestic violence), disability or on any other basis otherwise prohibited by state or federal law.

All providers shall comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as implemented by regulations at 45 C.F.R. part 84; the Americans with Disabilities Act; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as implemented by regulations at 45 C.F.R. part 91; other laws applicable to recipients of federal funds; and all other applicable laws and rules, are required by applicable laws or regulations. Providers shall not discriminate against an enrollee based on whether or not the enrollee has executed an advance directive.