SB 1578 will be a meaningful step in improving working conditions for hundreds of health care interpreters in Oregon.

This bill will establish a state-based scheduling and payment system that reduces State spending on third-party scheduling companies while allowing interpreters to earn living wages for the critical resources they provide to our communities. SB 1578 creates a path to retain experienced and credentialed interpreters, which will significantly improve the quality of language access services and health outcomes for Medicaid/OHP patients.