HR. 8658Introduced
Indian Health Service Emergency Claims Parity Act
Extends the notification deadline for emergency care under the Indian Health Service Purchased Referred Care program from 72 hours to at least 15 days for most patients using non IHS providers or facilities
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Extends the notification deadline for emergency care under the Indian Health Service Purchased Referred Care program from 72 hours to at least 15 days for most patients using non IHS providers or facilities
Key points
- Extend PRC emergency notification deadline
Current status
Where it stands
Status
Introduced
Latest action
2026-08-27 — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 679.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedEmergency medical services and trauma careHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessIndian social and development programsMinority healthNative Americans