Rates and Policies
Fee Schedule*
General Interpreting Day Rate:
8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
$ 136.50 covers up to two hours
$ 32.00 each additional half hour
(Tri-Lingual Interpreting/General)
$195.00 covers up to two hours
$ 45.00 each additional half hour
Night/Weekend/Holiday Rate:
9:00 PM– 8:00 AM Weekend/Holidays
$ 157.50 covers up to two hours
$ 37.00 each additional half hour
Legal Interpreting Rate:
$ 170.00 covers up to two hours
$ 40.00 each additional half hour
Routine Psychiatric Interpreting Rate:
$ 170.00 covers up to two hours
$ 40.00 each additional half hour
Emergency Rate:
Any assignment requested with fewer than 24 hours' notice
$230.00 covers up to two hours
$ 55.00 each additional half hour
Additional Fees
Mileage Rate:
Any mileage accrued equal to or above 15 miles
$0.50 per mile
Late Request Fee For Non-Emergency:
Any assignment requested with fewer than 3 business days' notice
Except emergencies
$ 50.00
Policies:
- The costs noted above are per interpreter/per service.
- Assignments over two hours may require two interpreters because of the risk of RMI (Repetitive Motion Injury).
- Cancellation: With fewer than 3 full-business days' notice of cancellation, the equivalent of one day of the service will be charged at full fee.
- Terms: Purchase order numbers or authorization for payment is required prior to delivery of services. All payments are due within 30 days of receipt of invoice. VISA and MasterCard accepted.
- Reimbursable Expenses: Travel expenses (mileage, tolls, parking and public transportation) incurred by CIRS interpreters while on assignment will be added to the total cost of service. If travel time is one hour or more, it may require travel time be charged at ½ rate.
- Emergency Services: All requests received within 24 hours of date and time of service will be considered Emergency Services.
- 24-Hour Emergency Service is available by calling 410-318-6780. Follow the directions for accessing an emergency interpreter.
* Fee Schedule effective February 1, 2012