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This bill amends the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to modify the notification requirements for emergency contract health services for Native American beneficiaries. Specifically, the bill establishes a new standard that gives patients 15 days to notify the Indian Health Service (IHS) about emergency medical treatment received from a non-IHS provider or at a non-IHS facility. This change provides more flexibility for patients who may be dealing with urgent medical situations, as the previous notification requirements were likely more restrictive. The bill also maintains a separate provision for elderly or disabled Indians, suggesting that there might be different rules for those specific populations. By providing a more generous notification window, the legislation aims to reduce administrative barriers that could potentially prevent or complicate reimbursement for emergency medical care for Native American patients. The bill is officially titled the "Indian Health Service Emergency Claims Parity Act" and appears designed to improve access to and coverage of emergency medical services for Native American communities.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1055/all-info