Sec. 428. Availability of non-English language speaking providers
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Section 1311(c)(1)(B) of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ( 42 U.S.C. 18031(c)(1)(B) ) is amended by inserting before the semicolon the following: and, with respect to such providers, a provider’s ability to provide care in a language other than English either through the provider speaking such language or by the provider having a trained medical interpreter, as defined in subsection
(b)of this section, who speaks such language available during office hours . The term Qualified interpreter for an individual with limited-English proficiency means an interpreter who via a remote interpreting service or an on-site appearance— adheres to generally accepted interpreter ethics principles, including client confidentiality; has demonstrated proficiency in speaking and understanding both spoken English and at least one other spoken language; and is able to interpret effectively, accurately, and impartially, both receptively and expressly, to and from such language(s) and English, using any necessary specialized vocabulary, terminology and phraseology. The amendment made by subsection
(a)shall apply for plan years beginning more than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act.
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