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S. 1055

Indian Health Service Emergency Claims Parity Act

Indian Affairs Committee · Sen. Mike Rounds (R-SD)

30 September 2026 | Passed Senate (unanimous consent)

What's next: To the House (if and when it takes it up)

Summary: The bill would extend the deadline for notifying the Indian Health Service's payment program about emergency medical care received at non-IHS facilities from 72 hours to 15 days, giving patients and providers more time to report these claims. The extended timeline would not apply to elderly or disabled beneficiaries, who would continue to have 30 days to notify the program.

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Posted 1 October 2026

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S. 1055 | Indian Health Service Emergency Claims Parity Act | Sen. Mike Rounds (R-SD) | Indian Affairs Committee 📅 30 September 2026 | ✅🏛️ Passed Senate (unanimous consent) What's next: To the House (if and when it takes it up) Summary: The bill would extend the deadline for notifying the Indian Health Service's payment program about emergency medical care received at non-IHS facilities from 72 hours to 15 days, giving patients and providers more time to report these claims. The extended timeline would not apply to elderly or disabled beneficiaries, who would continue to have 30 days to notify the program. [AI-Generated]

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