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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Notice of Purchased/Referred Care Delivery Area Redesignation for Iowa Tribe

The Indian Health Service has issued a notice redesignating the Purchased/Referred Care Delivery Area for the Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska. This change is effective as of the publication date. The notice details the specific geographic areas affected by this redesignation.

Public Comment Sought on Federal Employment Information Collection

The Indian Health Service is seeking public comment on a proposed information collection related to the Declaration for Federal Employment (OF 306) form. This notice is part of the standard public comment period for new or revised information collections.

Catastrophic Health Emergency Fund (CHEF) Threshold Announced

The Indian Health Service, part of the Department of Health and Human Services, has announced the threshold for the Catastrophic Health Emergency Fund (CHEF). This notice provides specific details regarding the fund's operational parameters.

Indian Health Service Reimbursement Rates for Calendar Year 2026

The Indian Health Service has published the reimbursement rates for calendar year 2026. This notice provides the updated per diem rates for inpatient hospital services, excluding physician and practitioner services, for the upcoming year.

Catastrophic Health Emergency Fund 2026 Threshold Announced

The Indian Health Service has announced the threshold for the Catastrophic Health Emergency Fund (CHEF) for Fiscal Year 2026. This notice provides the specific financial threshold that will be in effect for the upcoming fiscal year.