; interpretation The terms interpreting and interpretation mean the transmission of a spoken, written, or signed message from one language or format into another, faithfully, accurately, and objectively. (14) Language access The term language access means the provision of language services to an individual with limited-English proficiency or an individual with communication disabilities designed to enhance that individual’s access to, understanding of, or benefit from health care or health-care-related services. (15) Language assistance services The term language assistance services includes— (A) oral language assistance, including interpretation in non-English languages provided in-person or remotely by a qualified interpreter for an individual with limited-English proficiency, and the use of qualified bilingual or multilingual staff to communicate directly with individuals with limited-English proficiency; (B) written translation, performed by a qualified translator, of written content in paper or electronic form into languages other than English; and (C) taglines. (16) Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP The terms Medicare , Medicaid , and SCHIP mean the respective programs under titles XVIII, XIX, and XXI of the Social Security Act. (17) Minority (A) In general The terms minority and minorities refer to individuals from a minority group. (B) Populations The term minority , with respect to populations, refers to racial and ethnic minority groups, members of sexual and gender minority groups, and individuals with a disability. (18) Minority group The term minority group has the meaning given the term racial and ethnic minority group . (19) Qualified interpreter for an individual with limited-English proficiency The term qualified interpreter for an individual with limited-English proficiency means an interpreter who via a remote interpreting service or an on-site appearance— (A) adheres to generally accepted interpreter ethics principles, including client confidentiality