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Under ACA Section 1557, discrimination in health programs and activities is prohibited on the basis of sex, and this protection is interpreted broadly to include pregnancy, sex stereotypes, and gender identity. This means treating someone unfairly because they are pregnant, because they don’t conform to traditional gender roles, or because their gender identity differs from the sex assigned at birth counts as sex discrimination. Race, national origin, and age are protected characteristics as well, but they are separate categories, not part of sex discrimination. This broader scope ensures that individuals facing pregnancy-related discrimination, gender identity issues, or gender-role stereotypes have protection in health care settings.