103 NONDISCRIMINATION (FAM)

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The Department does not discriminate against people because of their age, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and sex characteristics), race, creed, color, marital status, familial status, physical or mental disability, religion, national origin or political affiliation or belief. There will be no discrimination in accepting or providing services, or the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, any of the Department's programs or activities.

The Ombudsman is responsible for coordinating the civil rights compliance efforts of the Department, component offices and divisions to follow state and federal rules against discrimination.

To file a complaint you may write to the Ombudsman at, Office of the Ombudsman NH DHHS, 129 Pleasant St., Concord, NH 03301-3857 or call (603) 271-6941 or (800) 852-3345 ext 6941. TDD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964 or 711 or email Ombudsman@dhhs.nh.gov or file a complaint through the office of Civil Rights at: https://www.hhs.gov/civil-rights/filing-a-complaint/index.html

References: 42 U.S.C. 18116