Urban Indian Health Parity Act
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill exempts extends full Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (100% federal reimbursement) to urban Indian organizations providing Medicaid services, placing them on equal footing with tribal organizations. It relies on exemptions. The main policy areas are Healthcare.
Who Benefits and How
Urban Indian organizations providing healthcare under IHS grants/contracts could gain revenue opportunities, Urban Native American healthcare consumers could see lower costs, and State Medicaid programs could see lower costs.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal government (CMS/HHS) could face higher costs.
Key Provisions
- Exempts extends full Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (100% federal reimbursement) to urban Indian organizations providing Medicaid services, placing them on equal footing with tribal organizations.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill exempts extends full Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (100% federal reimbursement) to urban Indian organizations providing Medicaid services, placing them on equal footing with tribal organizations.
Key Policy Areas
Healthcare
Primary Purpose
The bill exempts extends full Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (100% federal reimbursement) to urban Indian organizations providing Medicaid services, placing them on equal footing with tribal organizations.
Policy Domains
Section 2 - Full Federal medical assistance percentage for urban Indian organizations
Identified Gains
- Urban Indian organizations providing healthcare under IHS grants/contracts
- Urban Native American healthcare consumers
- State Medicaid programs
Identified Costs
- Federal government (CMS/HHS)
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
In CommitteeMr. Ruiz (for himself and Mr. Bacon) introduced the following …
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
Stakeholder Effects
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Urban Indian organizations providing healthcare under IHS grants/contracts
Urban Native American healthcare consumers
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
As defined in section 4 of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act - organizations operating pursuant to grants or contracts with the Indian Health Service
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