Indian Health Service Emergency Claims Parity Act modifies notification requirements for emergency services for certain beneficiaries.

The Indian Health Service Emergency Claims Parity Act amends the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to change the notification requirement for emergency contract health services for certain beneficiaries. Specifically, it mandates that the time limitation for notifying the Service of such treatment or admission shall not be less than 15 days. This change applies to Indians receiving emergency medical care or services from a non-Service provider or in a non-Service facility.

Indian Health Service Emergency Claims Parity Act modifies notification requirements for emergency services for certain beneficiaries.

The Indian Health Service Emergency Claims Parity Act amends the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to change the notification requirement for emergency contract health services for certain beneficiaries. Specifically, it mandates that the time limitation for notifying the Service of such treatment or admission shall not be less than 15 days. This change applies to Indians receiving emergency medical care or services from a non-Service provider or in a non-Service facility.