Tri-State Interpreter Referral Service: Billing Policy for Kentucky, West Virginia, and Ohio
Base Rates: 8a.m.-5p.m. $50.00/hr.
5p.m.-10p.m. $55.00/hr.
10p.m.-8a.m. $60.00/hr.
• Two hour minimum will be charged for all assignments in accordance with standard professional practices.
• Weekend rates and Emergency rates (less than 48 hour notice) will be an additional $10.00/hour to the base rates.
• Holiday pay will be negotiated per job.
• Standard practice is to hire one interpreter per each 2 hour assignment. However, hiring entities will be billed time-and-a-half beginning after 2 hours for any solo interpreter whose assignment extends beyond 2 hours.
• Mileage of .505/mile will be charged for assignments port to port
• Assignments over 60 miles will also be charged travel time
• Payment due in 15 days. Overdue accounts subject to a 10% service charge.
CANCELLATION POLICY
An interpreter or agency has the RIGHT TO BILL, if:
• An interpreter/agency is not notified more than 48 hours prior to the scheduled assignment
• An interpreter shows up for services, even if services are not rendered*
*Examples include: a doctor’s office forgetting to contact the interpreter about an appointment change for the patient, double booking, client no-show, etc.
Email: [email protected] or fax: 304-721-9014 the signed billing policy to set up interpreting services
| tri_state_billing_policy.pdf |
