Bill intelligence
H.R. 8658, the Indian Health Service Emergency Claims Parity Act, advanced out of committee on July 15, 2026.
H.R. 8658 — Indian Health Service Emergency Claims Parity Act
Public Health
What it does
This bill amends the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to require the Indian Health Service (IHS) to pay for emergency medical care provided by non-IHS providers or facilities, as long as the IHS is notified within 15 days of treatment.
Quorum's transparency scan found no buried provisions in Indian Health Service Emergency Claims Parity Act.
What happens next
H.R. 8658 advanced out of committee. Next stop: a floor vote.
Who is behind it
Filed by Mike Kennedy. Cosponsored by Jeff Hurd.
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