What is the deadline for HHS compliance?

May 11, 2026 for entities with 15+ employees; May 10, 2027 for entities with less than 15 employees.

Does HHS require WCAG?

Yes, HHS Final Rule requires WCAG 2.1 Level AA for all web content, mobile apps, and kiosks.

HHS Section 504 — Healthcare Accessibility Guide

Q: What is HHS Section 504?

HHS Section 504 prohibits disability discrimination by any program receiving federal funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, including hospitals, clinics, and health insurers.

📋 What is HHS Section 504?

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act prohibits discrimination based on disability by any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance. This includes hospitals, clinics, health insurers, and medical schools receiving HHS funding.

Web Accessibility Requirements

The HHS Final Rule requires that all web content, mobile apps, and kiosks be accessible to people with disabilities following WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards.

✅ Key Requirements

Patient portals must be fully accessible
Telehealth platforms must support assistive technologies
Payment portals and appointment schedulers require accessibility
Digital medical records and health information must be accessible

⚖️ Who Must Comply?

Deadline: May 11, 2026 for entities with 15+ employees

Deadline: May 10, 2027 for entities with less than 15 employees

Includes hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, rehab centers, health insurers, and medical schools.

🛠️ How to Comply

Use AccessiTool's HHS Checker to scan your healthcare website. Our tool identifies violations specific to healthcare compliance requirements.

HHS Section 504

📋 What is HHS Section 504?

Web Accessibility Requirements

✅ Key Requirements

⚖️ Who Must Comply?

🛠️ How to Comply

🛠️ Check Your Website