Compliance Radar · Accessibility
HHS extends Section 504 web and app accessibility deadlines for health care recipients
HHS-funded health care providers now have until May 2027 or 2028 to meet WCAG 2.1 AA.
- Status
- In effect since May 7, 2026; comments closed July 6, 2026. National Federation of the Blind challenge pending as of October 25, 2026
- Takes effect
- May 11, 2027 with 15+ employees (was May 11, 2026); May 10, 2028 for smaller ones (was May 10, 2027)
- Announced
- May 7, 2026; published May 11, 2026 (91 FR 25496)
- Type
- rule
What changed
HHS moved its 2024 Section 504 deadlines back a year, matching DOJ; WCAG 2.1 AA still applies. Guides from before May 2026 cite the old date.
Who it affects
Providers and plans receiving HHS funding.
What to do
- Audit portals, scheduling and intake forms against WCAG 2.1 AA.
- Fix patient PDFs.
- Add accessibility terms to vendor contracts.
What ComplyMo already handles
Page audits and daily re-checks: Growth and up. Everything else: every plan, from $19 a month.
Sources
- HHS: deadline extended (opens in a new tab)
- Federal Register: HHS extension (91 FR 25496) (opens in a new tab)
Summary of public sources, not legal advice.