HR 8658 · 119th Congress — Indian Health Service Emergency Claims Parity Act
Indian Health Service Emergency Claims Parity Act This bill extends from 72 hours to not less than 15 days the time period to notify the Purchased/Referred Care (PRC) program of emergency medical care received from a non-Indian Health…
- Congress
- 119
- Bill
- HR 8658
- Status
- In Progress
- Introduced
- 2026-05-04
- Latest action date
- 2026-08-27
Summary
Indian Health Service Emergency Claims Parity Act This bill extends from 72 hours to not less than 15 days the time period to notify the Purchased/Referred Care (PRC) program of emergency medical care received from a non-Indian Health Service (IHS) medical provider or at a non-IHS medical facility. This bill does not apply to individuals who are elderly or disabled, who continue to have a 30-day notification requirement for emergency services. The IHS provides medical and dental services directly to American Indian and Alaska Native patients whenever possible. The PRC program pays for medical or dental care that is provided away from an IHS or tribal health care facility. Right now, the latest action is: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 679. The listed sponsor is Rep. Kennedy, Mike [R-UT-3] [R].
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Latest action
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 679.
Sponsors
- Rep. Kennedy, Mike [R-UT-3]
Republican · Utah · House District 3 · Republican