Improving Language Access: CHIPRA Provides Increased Funding for Language Services


 

Publication Date: February 2010

Publisher: Families USA

Author(s): Sherice Perry

Research Area: Health

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.