S. 1055In Committee

Indian Health Service Emergency Claims Parity Act

Extends the notification deadline for Indian Health Service Purchased Referred Care emergency treatment claims from 72 hours to 15 days, while keeping the 30 day rule for elderly or disabled individuals

What this bill does

Extends the notification deadline for Indian Health Service Purchased Referred Care emergency treatment claims from 72 hours to 15 days, while keeping the 30 day rule for elderly or disabled individuals

Key points
  • Extend PRC emergency notice deadline

Where it stands

Status
In Committee
Latest action
2026-02-04Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.

Topics and policy areas

undefinedEmergency medical services and trauma careHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessIndian social and development programsMinority healthNative Americans