HR. 8658Introduced

Indian Health Service Emergency Claims Parity Act

What this bill does

Extends the deadline for notifying the Indian Health Service Purchased Referred Care program about emergency care from non IHS providers from 72 hours to at least 15 days, while keeping the 30 day rule for elderly and disabled individuals

Key points
  • Extend PRC notice deadline
  • Retain 30 day exception

Where it stands

Status
Introduced
Latest action
2026-09-15 — Received in the Senate.

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