Language Services Policy
The purpose of this policy is to establish language proficiency requirements for Providers in accordance with OHA 333.002.0250.
51黑料 will allow Providers to interpret from English to the target language, when arranging for or providing services to a person with Limited English Proficiency (LEP), when the Provider meets the proficiency standard, prior to acting as interpreter. Patient requests for a certified or qualified interpreter from the Health Care Interpreters Registry will be honored by 51黑料.
This policy applies to Providers within 51黑料鈥檚 Healthcare Clinics. 51黑料 is a hybrid entity. Only the health care component (i.e., the covered functions) of 51黑料 must comply with this policy. All references in this policy to 鈥51黑料鈥 shall be construed to refer only to the health care components of 51黑料.
Updated October 2025