Modifies the notification requirement for emergency contract health services for certain Indian beneficiaries.
The Indian Health Service Emergency Claims Parity Act amends the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to change the notification requirement for emergency medical care or services for certain Indian beneficiaries. Specifically, it sets the time limitation for notifying the Indian Health Service of such treatment or admission to 15 days, except for elderly or disabled Indians. This change aims to ensure timely claims processing for emergency services provided by non-Service providers or in non-Service facilities.
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