Common use of Nondiscrimination Notice Clause in Contracts

Nondiscrimination Notice. i. The Contractor shall post a DHCS-approved nondiscrimination notice that informs beneficiaries, potential beneficiaries, and the public about nondiscrimination, protected characteristics, and accessibility requirements, and conveys the Contractor’s compliance with the requirements. ii. The nondiscrimination notice shall be posted in at least a 12- point font and be included in any documents that are vital or critical to obtaining services and/or benefits, and all other informational notices targeted to beneficiaries, potential beneficiaries, and the public. Informational notices include not only documents intended for the public, such as outreach, education, and marketing materials, but also written notices requiring a response from an individual and written notices to an individual such as those pertaining to rights or benefits. iii. The nondiscrimination notice shall also be posted in at least a 12-point font in conspicuous physical locations where the Contractor interacts with the public, and on the Contractor’s website in a location that allows any visitor to the website to easily locate the information. iv. The nondiscrimination notice shall include all legally required elements under the applicable subsections of W&I Code section 14029.91 and Gov. Code section 11135. v. The nondiscrimination notice shall include information on how to file a discrimination grievance directly with the DHCS Office of Civil Rights, in addition to information about how to file a discrimination grievance with the County and the U.S. Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights. vi. The Contractor is not prohibited from posting the nondiscrimination notice in additional publications and communications.