U.S. FEDRegulation
Indian Health Service removes obsolete rule on care for ineligible individuals
The Indian Health Service issued a final rule on October 8, 2026 removing obsolete language from the Code of Federal Regulations that described an outdated process for determining what IHS charges for care provided to non-IHS beneficiaries. IHS said eliminating the obsolete language changes none of its existing practices or authorities. The rule takes effect December 7, 2026.
Key points
- Removes obsolete language on charges for care to non-IHS beneficiaries.Federal Register
- IHS says the removal changes none of its existing practices or authorities.Federal Register
- The language described an outdated charge-determination process.Federal Register
- Published as 91 FR 64301; effective December 7, 2026.Federal Register
- Amends 42 CFR part 136.Federal Register