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Improving Language Access: CHIPRA Provides Increased Funding for Language Services
Publication Date: February 2010
Publisher(s): Families USA
Author(s): Sherice Perry
Funder(s): Families USA
Funder(s): Families USA
Topic: Health (Health services for minorities)
Keywords: language access; CHIPRA
Type: Brief
Coverage: United States
Abstract:
This brief discusses the increased funding for language assistance services (interpretation and translation) and how states cover these services for Medicaid and CHIP enrollees who are limited English proficient, or LEP.