Chapter 414 — Medical Assistance
ORS 414.726 Requirement to use certified or qualified health care interpreters; reimbursement; rules
As used in this section:
“Certified health care interpreter” has the meaning given that term in ORS 413.550.
“Qualified health care interpreter” has the meaning given that term in ORS 413.550.
The Oregon Health Authority shall adopt rules to ensure that a coordinated care organization, in accordance with ORS 414.572 (2)(e), and any other health care provider that is reimbursed for the cost of health care by the state medical assistance program:
Works with a certified health care interpreter or a qualified health care interpreter when interacting with a recipient of medical assistance, or a caregiver of a recipient of medical assistance, who has limited English proficiency or who communicates in signed language; and
Is reimbursed for the cost of the certified health care interpreter or qualified health care interpreter.
Note: 414.726 was added to and made a part of ORS chapter 414 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
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