Interpreters for Medical Services

Do you or someone you know need an interpreter to make an heatlh care appointment and during the service itself?  Interpretive (translation) services for a heatlh care visit are free for Medicaid clients.  For people enrolled in a health maintenance organization (HMO), the HMO is responsible for providing the interpreter.   For clients who are not enrolled in an HMO, Utah Medicaid pays for the interpreter.  The provider is responsible to arrange for an interpreter.

Medicaid contracts with several interpretive agencies. When the provider calls, the agency needs to know the client's Medicaid Identification number, the language interpretation needed, and the date, time and place for the medical appointment.  The interpreter may either meet the client at the doctor's office for the appointment or use a telephone conference call.  The free translation service is available statewide and also for after-hours care.

Please let your heatlh care provider know you need interpretive service as much in advance as possible!  Please notify the interpreter immediately if the medical appointment is changed or canceled!
 Guide to Medical Interpretive Services