Purchased and Referred Care Improvement Act of 2025

Hozzl · 2025-03-21T04:08:27Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 699 Purchased and Referred Care Improvement Act of 2025 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on undefined. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/21/2025, 4:08 AM

Summary of Bill S 699

Bill 119 s 699, also known as the Indian Health Care Improvement Act, aims to make changes to how liability for payment of charges or costs associated with purchased/referred care services is addressed. The bill seeks to ensure that Native American individuals receiving healthcare services through the Indian Health Service are not burdened with unexpected costs or charges.

The main purpose of the bill is to clarify and streamline the process for payment of purchased/referred care services, which are services provided to Native Americans by non-Indian Health Service providers. The bill aims to improve transparency and accountability in the payment process, ensuring that Native Americans are not left with unexpected bills or charges.

In addition to addressing liability for payment of charges, the bill also includes provisions for improving access to healthcare services for Native Americans, including expanding telehealth services and increasing funding for mental health and substance abuse treatment programs. Overall, Bill 119 s 699 seeks to improve the quality and accessibility of healthcare services for Native Americans while also addressing issues related to payment and liability for care services.

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Current Status of Bill S 699

Bill S 699 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 24, 2025. Bill S 699 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on February 24, 2025. Bill S 699's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. as of February 24, 2025

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 699

A bill to amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to address liability for payment of charges or costs associated with the provision of purchased/referred care services, and for other purposes.

Comments

Saige Jacobson

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10 months ago

I'm not sure how this will affect me, but it seems like this bill is trying to address some important issues with healthcare for Native Americans. It's sad that there are still so many challenges in accessing quality care for indigenous communities. Did you know that this bill also includes provisions for mental health services for Native Americans?