Regs.gov: Indian Health Service

Indian Health Service Employment Declaration Form Public Comment

The Indian Health Service (IHS) is requesting public comments on the reinstatement of the "Addendum to Declaration for Federal Employment (OF 306), Indian Health Service, Childcare and Indian Child Care Worker Positions" form. This notice is part of the Paperwork Reduction Act process, seeking input on an existing information collection.

IHS Announces FY2026 Catastrophic Health Emergency Fund Threshold

The Indian Health Service (IHS) announced the Catastrophic Health Emergency Fund (CHEF) threshold for Fiscal Year 2026. The threshold has been set at $19,630, an increase from the previous year, calculated based on medical care expenditure inflation.

IHS 2026 Reimbursement Rates Notice

The Indian Health Service (IHS) has published a notice regarding the 2026 reimbursement rates. This notice provides updated financial information for healthcare providers participating in IHS programs.

Indian Health Service CHEF Threshold for FY25 Set at $19,095

The Indian Health Service (IHS) has announced the Catastrophic Health Emergency Fund (CHEF) threshold for Fiscal Year 2025. The threshold has been set at $19,095, reflecting a 0.5% increase from the previous year's medical care expenditure category of the Consumer Price Index.

Indian Health Service Expands Purchased/Referred Care Delivery Area for Iowa Tribe

The Indian Health Service (IHS) has expanded the Purchased/Referred Care Delivery Area (PRCDA) for the Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska. This expansion adds Jackson County, Kansas, and Holt County, Missouri, to the existing service area, aiming to authorize additional tribal members to receive Purchased/Referred Care services.