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S. 1055

Indian Health Service Emergency Claims Parity Act

📅 Oct 05, 2026
Summary:
• Amends the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to establish a 15-day time limitation for notifying the Service when an Indian receives emergency medical care from a non-Service provider or facility
• Creates an exception to the 15-day notification requirement for elderly or disabled Indians
• May be cited as the "Indian Health Service Emergency Claims Parity Act"
Additional Details:
• Specifically modifies Section 406 of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (25 U.S.C. 1646)
• The 15-day notification requirement is established as a condition of payment for emergency contract health services
• The bill was introduced by Mr. Rounds and Ms. Cortez Masto and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs
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