Citi Benefits Handbook
Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act
Notice on Non-Discrimination and Accessibility:
Discrimination is Against the Law
Citigroup Inc. complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex (consistent with the scope of sex discrimination described at 45 CFR § 92.101(a)(2)). Citigroup Inc. does not exclude people or treat them less favorably because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.
Citigroup Inc.:
Provides people with disabilities reasonable modifications and free appropriate auxiliary aids and services to communicate effectively with us, such as:
- Qualified sign language interpreters
- Written information in other formats (large print, audio, accessible electronic formats, other formats).
Provides free language assistance services to people whose primary language is not English, which may include:
If you need reasonable modifications, appropriate auxiliary aids and services, or language assistance services, contact Citi Global Benefits Department through the Citi Benefits Center via ConnectOne at 1 (800) 881-3938 (or call the Telecommunications Relay Service at 711 and then call ConnectOne).
If you believe that Citigroup Inc. has failed to provide these services or discriminated in another way on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex, you can file a grievance with:
Citigroup Inc.
Citi Global Benefits Department
388 Greenwich Street 15th Floor
New York, NY 10013
Phone: Contact Citi Benefits Center via ConnectOne at 1 (800) 881-3938, TTY:711.
Citi Global Benefits Department
388 Greenwich Street 15th Floor
New York, NY 10013
Phone: Contact Citi Benefits Center via ConnectOne at 1 (800) 881-3938, TTY:711.
You can file a grievance with the Citi Global Benefits Department in person or by mail (as described below under “Grievance Procedure”). If you need help filing a grievance, Citi Global Benefits Department is available to help you.
You can also file a civil rights complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights, electronically through the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Portal, which is available at https://ocrportal.hhs.gov/ocr/portal/lobby.jsf, or by mail or phone at:
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue SW.
Room 509F, HHH Building
Washington, DC 20201
1 (800) 368 1019, 1 (800) 537-7697 (TDD).
200 Independence Avenue SW.
Room 509F, HHH Building
Washington, DC 20201
1 (800) 368 1019, 1 (800) 537-7697 (TDD).
Complaint forms are available at http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/office/file/index.html.
This notice is also available at Citigroup Inc.'s website at https://citibenefits.com/Forms-and-Documents.
Grievance Procedure
It is the policy of Citigroup not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. Citigroup has adopted an internal grievance procedure providing for prompt and equitable resolution of complaints alleging any action prohibited by Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act, issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Section 1557 prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability in certain health programs and activities. Section 1557 and its implementing regulations may be requested from the office of Citi Global Benefits Department, 388 Greenwich St.,15th Floor, New York, NY 10013.
Any person who believes someone has been subjected to discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex may file a grievance under this procedure. It is against the law for Citigroup to retaliate against anyone who opposes discrimination, files a grievance, or participates in the investigation of a grievance.
- Grievances must be submitted to the Citi Global Benefits Department (the Section 1557 Coordinator) within 60 days of the date the person filing the grievance becomes aware of the alleged discriminatory action.
- A complaint must be in writing, containing the name and address of the person filing it. The complaint must state the problem or action alleged to be discriminatory and the remedy or relief sought.
- The Citi Global Benefits Department (or its designee) shall conduct an investigation of the complaint. This investigation may be informal, but it will be thorough, affording all interested persons an opportunity to submit evidence relevant to the complaint. The Citi Global Benefits Department will maintain the files and records of Citigroup relating to such grievances. To the extent possible, and in accordance with applicable law, the Citi Global Benefits Department will take appropriate steps to preserve the confidentiality of files and records relating to grievances and will share them only with those who have a need to know.
- The Citi Global Benefits Department will issue a written decision on the grievance, based on a preponderance of the evidence, no later than 30 days after its filing, including a notice to the complainant of their right to pursue further administrative or legal remedies.
- The person filing the grievance may appeal the decision of the Citi Global Benefits Department by writing to the Citi Global Benefits Department (Section 1557 Administrator) within 15 days of receiving the decision. The Section 1557 Administrator shall issue a written decision in response to the appeal no later than 30 days after its filing.
Citigroup will make appropriate arrangements to ensure that individuals with disabilities and individuals with limited English proficiency are provided auxiliary aids and services or language assistance services, respectively, if needed to participate in this grievance process. Such arrangements may include, but are not limited to, providing qualified interpreters, providing taped cassettes of material for individuals with low vision, or assuring a barrier-free location for the proceedings.
The availability and use of this Grievance Procedure do not prevent a person from pursuing other legal or administrative remedies, including filing a complaint of discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex in court or with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights.
Assistive Technology
Arrangements for auxiliary aids and services or language assistance services can be made if needed to fully access this information. For assistance, please call the Citi Benefits Center via ConnectOne at 1 (800) 881-3938 (or call the Telecommunications Relay Service at 711 and then call ConnectOne).
Language Assistance
For language assistance in your language call the number on your medical plan ID Card at no cost. (English)
Para obtener asistencia lingüística en español, llame sin cargo al número que figura en su tarjeta de identificación. (Spanish)
欲取得繁體中文語言協助,請撥打您 ID 卡上所列的號碼,無需付費。(Chinese)
Pour une assistance linguistique en français appeler le numéro indiqué sur votre carte d'identité sans frais. (French)
Para sa tulong sa wika na nasa Tagalog, tawagan ang nakalistang numero sa iyong ID card nang walang bayad. (Tagalog)
Ben�tigen Sie Hilfe oder Informationen auf Deutsch? Rufen Sie kostenlos die auf Ihrer Versicherungskarte aufgeführte Nummer an. (German)
للمساعدة في )اللغة العربية(، الرجاء الاتصال على الرقم المجاني المذكور في بطاقتك التعريفية. ) Arabic )
Pou jwenn asistans nan lang Krey�l Ayisyen, rele nimewo a yo endike nan kat idantifikasyon ou gratis. (French Creole)
Per ricevere assistenza linguistica in italiano, pu� chiamare gratuitamente il numero riportato sulla Sua scheda identificativa. (Italian)
日本語で援助をご希望の方は、IDカードに記載されている番号まで無料でお電話ください。(Japanese)
한국어로 언어 지원을 받고 싶으시면 보험 ID 카드에 수록된 무료 통화번호로 전화해 주십시오. (Korean)
برای راهنمايی به زبان فارسی، بدون هيچ هزينه ای با شماره ای که بر روی کارت شناسايی شما آمده است تماس بگيريد. انگليسی
( Persian )
Aby uzyskać pomoc w języku polskim, zadzwoń bezpłatnie pod numer podany na karcie ID. (Polish)
Para obter assistência linguística em português ligue para o número grátis listado no seu cart�o de identificaç�o. (Portuguese)
Чтобы получить помощь русскоязычного переводчика, позвоните по бесплатному номеру, указанному в вашей ID-карте удостоверения личности. (Russian)
Để được hỗ trợ ngôn ngữ bằng (ngôn ngữ), hãy gọi miễn phí đến số được ghi trên thẻ ID của quý vị. (Vietnamese)
For More Information
Online: Visit Your Benefits Resources(YBR)™ available through My Total Compensation and Benefits at www.totalcomponline.com.
Phone: Call the Citi Benefits Center via ConnectOne at 1 (800) 881-3938, from the ‘Benefits’ menu, select the appropriate option. When prompted, enter your user ID and PIN. If you don't have a ConnectOne PIN, follow the prompts to designate a PIN. Once you designate a PIN, you can use ConnectOne immediately.
Representatives are available from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern time on weekdays, excluding holidays. For expatriate staff employees and from outside the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada, if unable to connect through ConnectOne, call 1-469-220-9600. Representatives are available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET on weekdays.
For text telephone services, call the Telecommunications Relay Services at 711 (employees located in Puerto Rico should call 1-866-280-2050), then call 1 (800) 881-3938 and follow the instructions to enter ConnectOne above.