DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINTS - HEALTH CARE/HUMAN SERVICES | UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (HHS)
Takes and investigates complaints of alleged discrimination against race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, or religion by a health care or human services provider (such as a hospital, nursing home, or social service agency) or by a state or local government health and human services agency. Examples of discrimination include denial or delay of services by a health care or social services provider. Does not take complaints concerning other federal agencies such as Veterans Affairs (VA).
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Physical Address
233 N Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60601
Hours
M-F: 8:30am-7:00pm
Voice
Voice
Fax
(312) 886-1807
Website
Application process
Complaints must be written on paper and be sent by mail or fax to the corresponding regional office where the violation took place. May also be submitted via e-mail. Region 5 covers IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, and WI. May use the Discrimination Complaint Form (request by phone or access via Web site) or write a letter that includes contact information for person filing complaint and for the organization or person filing against, as well as a description of the alleged violation. Complaints must be filed within 180 days from the time the violation occurred (may be extended in some cases). For detailed information and complaint form phone or go to the Web site anytime.
Fee
Free
Eligibility
No restrictions, but only take complaints of violations that took place in IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, or WI.
Agency info
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (HHS)
Administers federal health and human services programs nationally. Works cooperatively with state, local, and tribal governments. Operating divisions include National Institutes of Health, Food and Drug Administration, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Indian Health Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, and Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.