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US HB1418
Bill
Status
2/18/2025
Primary Sponsor
Dusty Johnson
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AI Summary
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Amends the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to protect patients from liability for purchased/referred care services authorized by the Indian Health Service, regardless of any agreements or documents signed by the patient
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Prohibits providers, debt collectors, or any other persons from holding patients liable for authorized care costs, extending existing protections
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Requires the Secretary to establish reimbursement procedures within 120 days for patients who paid out-of-pocket for authorized services, with reimbursement due within 30 days of submitting documentation electronically or in-person
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Mandates updates to the Indian Health Manual, provider contracts, and administrative authorities within 180 days to incorporate the new provisions, developed in consultation with Indian Tribes
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Replaces the term "contract health service" with "purchased/referred care" throughout the Indian Health Care Improvement Act and related federal materials
Legislative Description
Purchased and Referred Care Improvement Act of 2025
Native Americans
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2/18/2025