Policies and Procedures
Alaska Interpreting Alliance, Inc.
Interpreting - Training - Consulting
PO Box 2088
Palmer, Alaska 99645-2088
(907) 982-2751 v/text
Fax (907) 745-SIGN (7446)
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Hourly rates for assignments are charged portal-to-portal. This includes a two-hour minimum
interpreting time plus travel time. Travel time is only charged if an interpreter has to drive more than 15 miles to provide services.
For assignments over two hours in length, or of an extremely difficult nature, at least two interpreters will be required.
Parking fees are included on the invoice for payment.
Payment is due upon the receipt of invoice. Prompt payment is appreciated.
A 10% late fee will be assessed if payment is not received within 30 days. This will be repeated for each 30 days of non-payment.
CANCELLATION POLICY
If the assignment is cancelled with less than 24 hours/one working day's notice, all scheduled interpreting will be billed.
If the assignment is cancelled with 24 to 48 hours notice, 50% of the total interpreting hours will be billed.
If the assignment is cancelled with more than 48 hours/two working days notice, no charges will be billed.
ASSIGNMENTS
General Assignments:
Employment, entertainment, academic, political, religious, community, corporate, training, etc.
Technical Assignments:
Conventions, corporate accounting, intermediate and advanced training,engineering, etc.
Medical or Mental Health:
Doctor, dentist, hospital, in-patient, out-patient, day treatment, psychometric testing, etc.
Legal Assignments:
Court, attorney, police station, jail, probation, etc.
FEE FOR REGULAR ASSIGNMENTS FOR INTERPRETERS
General $65.00 Per Hour
Technical $70.00 Per Hour
Medical or Mental Health $70.00 Per Hour
Legal $85.00 Per 1st Hour and $75.00 per hour for the remainder of the assignment for that day
Video Remote Interpreting $2.50/min - 15 minute increments OR negotiated with a contract for ongoing services
PLEASE CALL FOR RATES FOR OTHER SUPPORT STAFF
Deaf Language Models
Deaf Education Mentor/Consultant
Deaf Education Teacher
Infant Learning Program Support Staff
ADDITIONAL FEES
After Hours/Weekends $8.00 Per Hour
Emergency/ Late Notice $8.00 Per Hour
Travel Time $45.00 Per Hour
Travel/Lodging Reimbursement
Per Diem based on locale of assignment