42 CFR 440.262
§ 440.262 Access and cultural conditions.
United States · 42 CFR — Public Health · Status: effective
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- 42 CFR 440.262, § 440.262 Access and cultural conditions, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/206238
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The State must have methods to promote access and delivery of services in a culturally competent manner to all beneficiaries, including those with limited English proficiency, diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds, disabilities, and regardless of sex which includes sex characteristics, including intersex traits; pregnancy or related conditions; sexual orientation; gender identity; and sex stereotypes. These methods must ensure that beneficiaries have access to covered services that are delivered in a manner that meets their individualized needs.
Legislative history
This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.