Interpreters and Translators for Patients With LEP

Any provider receiving federal funds, such as Medicare, can’t legally require patients with limited English proficiency to use a family member or friend as an interpreter. Even the use of bilingual staff who are not trained medical interpreters should be avoided.

Review National CLAS guidelines from HHS.

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