Protects Native American patients from medical bills for authorized care and sets up refunds for past payments.
This bill would ensure that Native American patients receiving authorized medical care outside of Indian Health Service facilities would not have to pay for those services. It would also create a way for these patients to get their money back if they already paid out-of-pocket. The bill also updates the language used in federal health laws and documents.
Today, Native American patients receiving certain authorized medical care from outside providers might be held responsible for the costs. After this bill, they would not be liable for these costs and could get refunds for past payments. The bill would also update the official term for this type of care from "contract health service" to "purchased/referred care."
S 699 · 119th Congress · February 24, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 10/10
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