Nondiscrimination & Accessibility

In this Notice, “we,” “us,” “our,” and “our practice” refer to the dental practice entity or entities operating the California offices under the name Kids Dentist Plus, each with respect to its own services.

Nondiscrimination

We comply with applicable federal and California civil-rights laws. We do not unlawfully exclude people, deny benefits or services, or otherwise discriminate because of race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency and primary language), ancestry, ethnic group identification, religion, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, citizenship, immigration status, or another basis protected by applicable law.

Protection against sex discrimination includes pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions, sex stereotypes, and sex characteristics. These protections apply to actual or perceived characteristics, combinations of protected characteristics, and association with a person who has or is perceived to have a protected characteristic.

Disability Assistance and Accessibility

We provide reasonable modifications and appropriate auxiliary aids and services, including qualified interpreters for individuals with disabilities and information in alternate formats such as Braille or large print, without charge and in a timely manner, when necessary for accessibility, effective communication, and an equal opportunity to participate. This includes sign-language interpretation when needed for effective communication.

How to Obtain Assistance

Contact your dental office or the Assistance and Civil Rights Contact listed below to request disability-related assistance, reasonable modifications, or this Notice in an accessible format. Tell us the assistance needed and how to contact you.

Assistance and Civil Rights Contact (Section 1557 Coordinator)
Phone: (916) 226-6767
TTY: 711 (California Relay Service)
Email: [email protected]
Mailing address: 2190 E Bidwell St, Suite C, Folsom, CA 95630

Grievances

If you believe we have discriminated unlawfully or failed to provide required assistance, you may file a grievance by emailing the address listed above or contacting your dental office. Our office can help you submit a grievance and obtain a copy of our grievance procedure. Disability-related assistance is available without charge.

Federal Civil-Rights Complaints

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 at:

Centralized Case Management Operations
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue, S.W., Room 509F, HHH Building
Washington, D.C. 20201

For assistance filing a complaint, call 1-800-368-1019 or 1-800-537-7697 (TDD).