Statement of Non-Discrimination

Discrimination Is Against the Law

Managed Health Services (MHS) complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). MHS does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity).

Managed Health Services (MHS):

• Provides free aids and services to people with disabilities to communicate effectively with us, such as:
  • Qualified sign language interpreters
  • Written information in other formats (large print, audio, accessible electronic formats, other formats)
• Provides free language services to people whose primary language is not English, such as:
  • Qualified interpreters
  • Information written in other languages
  • If you need these services, contact MHS Member Services at 1-877-647-4848 (TTY 1-800-­743-3333).

If you believe that Managed Health Services (MHS) has failed to provide these services or discriminated in another way on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), you can file a grievance with:

• 1557 Coordinator,
• PO Box 31384, Tampa, FL 33631,
• 855-577-8234,
• TTY: 711,
• FAX: 866-388-1769,
• SM_Section1557Coord@centene.com.

You can file a grievance in person or by mail, fax, or email. If you need help filing a grievance, our 1557 Coordinator is available to help you.

You can also file a civil rights complaint with the Indiana Civil Rights Commission (ICRC) by calling 1-­800-628-2909 or filing electronically at Indiana Civil Rights Commission website.

You can also file a civil rights complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights, electronically through the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Portal, or by mail or phone at:

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

200 Independence Avenue, SW

Room 509F, HHH Building

Washington, D.C. 20201

1-800-368-1019, 800-537-7697 (TDD) 0824.

Complaint forms are available at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services website.