Who Pays for an Interpreter?
- Americans with Disabilities Act
- Securing Quality Interpreting Services Information Download PDF or View HTML
- Hiring an Interpreter from RID.org
Funding for Interpreting Services
Medicaid
As of July 1, 2009, DHS (Department of Human Services), will pay for interpreting services under Medicaid. This is how is works. A doctor's office is an approved Medicaid Provider. That means they can accept Medicaid and get paid by Medicaid for providing services. The doctor's office must still hire and pay the interpreter for services. However, now they can also submit a bill to Medicaid to get reimbursed for the interpreting services. This memo has more information how this works, how much they can get reimbursed for, and who to call with questions: Download PDF or View HTML.
Federal Tax Incentives
Information for State Agencies
Information for State Agencies Brochure: Download PDF
Funding for Events Not Covered by State or Federal Law
What Laws Require an Interpreter?
- Americans with Disabilities Act
- Chapter 622B Legal Proceedings and Chapter 804.31 Time of Arrest: Download PDF or View HTML
- Bureau of Professional Licensure: Laws & Rules
What Credentials Must an Interpreter Have?
Working in a legal setting: Iowa State Requirements
Licensed by the State of Iowa: Iowa Department of Public Health Licensure
- Certification
Samples of licenses, certification, and membership cards: Download PDF
What If I Have a Complaint?
The Iowa Department of Public Health handles complaints: View the information they provide.