| Insurance Company / Plan | Interpreter Service Type | Provider Access Instructions | Member Access Instructions | Contact Number | Provider Portal / Resource | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthem Blue Cross (Elevance Health) | Over-the-phone interpretation | Call interpreter services, provide the member ID number, and request the patient's preferred language. The interpreter will be connected to the visit or call. | Members may contact Customer Service for language assistance. | 1-800-677-6669 | Anthem Language Assistance Program Provider Portal | Available on demand for clinical encounters. |
| Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) | Telephone interpretation, multilingual support, TTY | Call the dedicated language assistance line or the customer service number associated with the member's plan. | Members may call the language assistance line or the Customer Service number on the back of their insurance card. | 1-800-200-4255 (TTY: 711) | BCBS Language Access & Translation Resources | Available 24/7. |
| Harvard Pilgrim Health Care (Point32Health) | Phone interpretation, document translation, TTY | Contact Harvard Pilgrim Language Assistance Services to arrange interpreter support. | Members may call directly for language assistance. | 1-888-333-4742 | Harvard Pilgrim Language Assistance Services | Supports phone interpretation and document translation. |
| Tufts Health Plan (Point32Health) | Phone, video, in-person, and ASL interpreters | Contact Tufts Health Plan to arrange interpreter services. For ASL or in-person interpreters, submit requests at least 72 hours in advance whenever possible. | Members may request language assistance directly through Tufts Health Plan. | 1-866-738-4116 | Tufts Health Plan Language Access Resources | Advance scheduling required for some services. |
| MassHealth | Phone interpretation and Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) | Contact MassHealth Customer Service to arrange interpreter services. | Members may call directly for language assistance. | 1-800-841-2900 | MassHealth Language Assistance Guide | Supports multiple language access options. |
| WellSense Health Plan (MassHealth Products) | Telephonic interpretation through Cyracom (approximately 300 languages) | Dial 844-945-4719| Enter NPI number| Enter 9-digit member ID.| Select and confirm language. | Add additional participant if needed. | Press *8 after interpreter joins | Document interpreter ID | Members may work through their provider or contact WellSense Member Services. | Interpreter Line: 844-945-4719 | Provider Services: 888-566-0008 | WellSense Provider Portal | Available for providers who do not already have interpretation services. Translation of member communications is available upon request. |
| United Healthcare | Over-the-phone interpretation | Dial 877-842-3210| Reason for the call say "Interpreter" | Enter member ID | Enter NPI or Tax ID | Provide the Member Plan Name if being asked | Members may work through their provider or contact United Healthcare. | Interpreter Line: 877-842-3210 | United Health Provider Portal UHCprovider.com | Reference links at the bottom of this page |
Documentation Requirements
|
Requirement |
Action |
|
Interpreter Utilized |
Document interpreter use in the medical record. |
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Interpreter Identification |
Record interpreter ID number when provided. |
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Language Preference |
Verify and update the patient’s preferred language in the EMR. |
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ASL/In-Person Requests |
Schedule as early as possible to ensure availability. |
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Compliance |
Do not use family members or minors as interpreters except in emergency situations. |