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US SB699
Bill
AI Summary
- Amends the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to protect patients receiving purchased/referred care services from liability for payment of charges, regardless of any agreements or documents they signed
- Requires the Secretary to notify both healthcare providers and patients within 5 business days of receiving a claim that the patient is not liable for payment of purchased/referred care costs
- Establishes procedures within 120 days for reimbursing patients who paid out-of-pocket for authorized purchased/referred care, with reimbursement due within 30 days of documentation submission (electronically or in-person)
- Requires updating the Indian Health Manual, provider contracts, and administrative documents within 180 days to incorporate these provisions, in consultation with Indian tribes
- Replaces the term "contract health services" with "purchased/referred care" throughout the Indian Health Care Improvement Act and related documents
Legislative Description
Purchased and Referred Care Improvement Act of 2025
Native Americans
Last Action
Committee on Indian Affairs. Hearings held.
2/4/2026
Committee Referrals
Indian Affairs2/24/2025
Full Bill Text
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