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To amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act and title 5 of the United States Code to facilitate participation in Federal benefits programs, and for other purposes.
12/15/2023, 3:56 PM
Summary of Bill HR 2376
Bill 118 hr 2376, also known as the Indian Health Care Improvement Act, aims to make changes to the Indian Health Care Improvement Act and title 5 of the United States Code in order to make it easier for Native Americans to participate in Federal benefits programs. The bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to improving healthcare access and services for Native American communities.
Specifically, the bill seeks to address barriers that have historically prevented Native Americans from fully accessing and benefiting from Federal benefits programs. By amending the Indian Health Care Improvement Act and title 5 of the United States Code, the bill aims to streamline the process for Native Americans to enroll in and receive benefits from programs such as Medicaid, Medicare, and other Federal assistance programs.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions to improve healthcare services for Native American communities, including increasing funding for Indian Health Service facilities and programs, expanding access to mental health services, and addressing healthcare disparities that exist within Native American populations. Overall, Bill 118 hr 2376 is focused on improving healthcare access and services for Native Americans by making it easier for them to participate in Federal benefits programs and addressing healthcare disparities within their communities.
Specifically, the bill seeks to address barriers that have historically prevented Native Americans from fully accessing and benefiting from Federal benefits programs. By amending the Indian Health Care Improvement Act and title 5 of the United States Code, the bill aims to streamline the process for Native Americans to enroll in and receive benefits from programs such as Medicaid, Medicare, and other Federal assistance programs.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions to improve healthcare services for Native American communities, including increasing funding for Indian Health Service facilities and programs, expanding access to mental health services, and addressing healthcare disparities that exist within Native American populations. Overall, Bill 118 hr 2376 is focused on improving healthcare access and services for Native Americans by making it easier for them to participate in Federal benefits programs and addressing healthcare disparities within their communities.
Congressional Summary of HR 2376
This bill expands eligibility for enrollment in the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program to employees of tribal colleges and universities.
Specifically, the bill makes tribal colleges and universities eligible to purchase coverage, rights, and benefits under the FEHB program for their employees. The following tribal employers are currently entitled to purchase coverage, rights, and benefits under the program for their employees: (1) an Indian tribe or tribal organization carrying out programs under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, and (2) an urban Indian organization carrying out programs under the Indian Health Care Improvement Act.
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Current Status of Bill HR 2376
Bill HR 2376 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 29, 2023. Bill HR 2376 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 29, 2023. Bill HR 2376's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs . as of May 8, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2376
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2376
Primary Policy Focus
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 2376
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