To amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to modify the notification requirement for emergency contract health services for certain beneficiaries, and for other purposes.
Sponsored by Kennedy, Mike (Republican-UT-3) · House · Introduced May 4, 2026
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Plain-English Summary (AI-assisted)
This bill proposes to modify how Indian Health Service (IHS) notifies certain beneficiaries about emergency contract health services. Contract health services are healthcare provided through external providers when IHS facilities cannot deliver needed care. The bill aims to adjust notification requirements for these emergency services.
Legislative Status Timeline
Introduced
May 4, 2026
In Committee
May 21, 2026
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Presidential Action
Pending
Sponsor
Kennedy, Mike
Independent · UT-3
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