S. 1055 · 119th Congress
Indian Health Service Emergency Claims Parity Act
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- Senate Introduced Mar 13, 2025
- Senate Passed Sep 30, 2026
This bill extends from 72 hours to 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.
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in Senate · Mar 13, 2025
Indian Health Service Emergency Claims Parity Act
This bill extends from 72 hours to 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. The PRC program must be notified of requests for authorization of payment for health care services from a non-IHS provider.
Currently in emergency cases, the patient, an individual on behalf of the patient, or the medical care provider must, within 72 hours after the beginning of treatment for the condition or after admission to a health care facility, notify a PRC authorizing official of the need for the emergency medical care. This bill instead allows the patient, other individual, or provider to notify PRC within 15 days of the treatment or admission.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: Indian Health Service Emergency Claims Parity Act
Latest action (Oct 5, 2026): Held at the desk.
Policy area: Native Americans · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Mar 13, 2025
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- Senate Introduced Mar 13, 2025
- Senate Passed Sep 30, 2026
No recorded floor vote found.