{"data":{"id":"us/42-cfr-440.262","jurisdiction":"us","citation":"42 CFR 440.262","heading":"Access and cultural conditions.","body":"The State must have methods to promote access and delivery of services in a culturally competent manner to all beneficiaries, including those with limited English proficiency, diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds, disabilities, and regardless of sex which includes sex characteristics, including intersex traits; pregnancy or related conditions; sexual orientation; gender identity; and sex stereotypes. These methods must ensure that beneficiaries have access to covered services that are delivered in a manner that meets their individualized needs.","path":["Title 42—Public Health","CHAPTER IV—CENTERS FOR MEDICARE \u0026 MEDICAID SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES","SUBCHAPTER C—MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS","PART 440—SERVICES: GENERAL PROVISIONS","Subpart B—Requirements and Limits Applicable to All Services"],"source_url":"https://www.ecfr.gov/api/versioner/v1/full/2026-08-25/title-42.xml","current_through":"2026-08-25","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-27T02:26:11Z","sha256":"804b92f749716799cc55ed75706a558c70a4851b81d6d7bd03edace666a96274","source_id":"us-cfr","stale":true,"prev":"us/42-cfr-440.260","next":"us/42-cfr-440.270"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}