What does HHS Title VI prohibit in programs that receive federal funds?

• A. Prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin in any program or activity that receives Federal funds or other Federal financial assistance.
• B. Prohibits discrimination based on gender in private businesses.
• C. Requires equal employment opportunity in private sector.
• D. Privacy rights in healthcare not federally funded.

Answer: (A)

Title VI prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin in any program or activity that receives federal funds or other federal financial assistance. When an entity gets federal dollars, it must provide equal access and fair treatment to all individuals, ensuring that services and benefits are available without bias and that language barriers don’t prevent participation. This applies across health programs, education, housing, and other services funded by the federal government.

Discrimination on the basis of gender is addressed by different laws, not Title VI. Likewise, private-sector equal employment opportunity and privacy protections in healthcare are governed by other statutes and regulations, not Title VI.