Spoken Language Interpreter Services are covered as follows:

When provided by a competent interpreter who has enrolled with MDH and is listed on the MDH spoken language health care roster.

When provided to a child with limited English proficiency during another covered IEP service when the child, service provider and interpreter are present.

When provided to a parent with limited English proficiency in order to obtain and relay information regarding the child during a covered IEP evaluation or reevaluation, both when provided in person or by telephone or teleconference.

Sign Language Interpreter Services are covered as follows:

When provided in conjunction with another covered IEP service when a child who is deaf who communicates by signing, a service provider and an interpreter are present.

When provided by a competent sign language interpreter during the course of providing a direct, person-to-person, covered health care service.

When provided to a parent who communicates by signing to obtain and relay information regarding the child during a covered IEP or IFSP service or evaluation of a child when the child, parent, service provider and interpreter are present at the evaluation or service.

Must be an accurate and quality service provided by a qualified interpreter. DHS encourages the use of certified sign language interpreters.

May be provided by remote video.