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Participant Rights & Policies

VCC PACE participants have important rights and protections related to their care, services, privacy, and participation in the program. The resources below provide information about your rights and the policies that protect you as a VCC PACE participant.

Bill of Rights

Learn about your rights and protections as a participant of VCC PACE.

View the VCC PACE participant Bill of Rights.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

VCC PACE does not discriminate against participants on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, or other protected characteristics in the provision of services.

View the VCC PACE Notice of Non-Discrimination.

Notice of Privacy

Learn how VCC PACE protects your personal and health information and how your information may be used and disclosed.

 

View the VCC PACE Notice of Privacy.

Grievances & Appeals

If you are dissatisfied with your care or services, or if VCC PACE makes a decision regarding coverage or payment for a service, you have the right to file a grievance or appeal.

 

Please see instruction on the grievances and appeals page

How to Appoint a Representative with CMS Form 1696

You may appoint a representative to act on your behalf in matters involving an appeal, grievance, complaint, or request for an initial determination or decision.

To appoint a representative, complete CMS Form 1696 – Appointment of Representative and send the completed form to the same location where you are submitting, or have already submitted, your appeal, grievance or complaint, or request for an initial determination or decision.

If you need additional assistance, contact 1-800-MEDICARE. TTY users may call 1-877-486-2048. You may also contact VCC PACE for assistance.

PACE Rights Upon Disenrollment

Participants have certain rights and protections when they disenroll from the PACE program.

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