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Improving Access to Indian Health Services Act

USA117th CongressHR-1888| House 
| Updated: 3/16/2021
Raul Ruiz

Raul Ruiz

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (11)
Tom O'Halleran (Democratic)Tom Cole (Republican)Don Young (Republican)Karen Bass (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Improving Access to Indian Health Services Act This bill permanently extends certain Medicaid flexibilities relating to Indian health care providers. Specifically, the bill permanently expands coverage to include clinical services that are furnished outside of a clinic by an Indian Health Service (IHS) facility, a tribe or tribal organization, or an Urban Indian Organization (UIO). Current guidance from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services allows IHS and tribal facilities to receive payment for clinical services provided outside of clinics through October 31, 2021; facilities are expected to work with their state Medicaid programs to transition to other, more permanent payment options for these services. The bill also permanently establishes a 100% federal matching rate, also known as the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP), for UIO services. Current law provides a 100% FMAP for UIO services during the eight fiscal quarters after March 11, 2021.
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Timeline
Mar 12, 2021
Introduced in House
Mar 12, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 16, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • March 12, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • March 12, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • March 16, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Native Americans

Related Bills

  • S 117-4486: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2022
Health care coverage and accessHealth facilities and institutionsHealth personnelMedicaidMinority healthState and local finance

Improving Access to Indian Health Services Act

USA117th CongressHR-1888| House 
| Updated: 3/16/2021
Improving Access to Indian Health Services Act This bill permanently extends certain Medicaid flexibilities relating to Indian health care providers. Specifically, the bill permanently expands coverage to include clinical services that are furnished outside of a clinic by an Indian Health Service (IHS) facility, a tribe or tribal organization, or an Urban Indian Organization (UIO). Current guidance from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services allows IHS and tribal facilities to receive payment for clinical services provided outside of clinics through October 31, 2021; facilities are expected to work with their state Medicaid programs to transition to other, more permanent payment options for these services. The bill also permanently establishes a 100% federal matching rate, also known as the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP), for UIO services. Current law provides a 100% FMAP for UIO services during the eight fiscal quarters after March 11, 2021.
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Timeline
Mar 12, 2021
Introduced in House
Mar 12, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 16, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • March 12, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • March 12, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • March 16, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Raul Ruiz

Raul Ruiz

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (11)
Tom O'Halleran (Democratic)Tom Cole (Republican)Don Young (Republican)Karen Bass (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Native Americans

Related Bills

  • S 117-4486: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2022
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Health care coverage and accessHealth facilities and institutionsHealth personnelMedicaidMinority healthState and local finance