119th Congress
H.R. 8658

Extends emergency health care notification time

Extends the deadline from 72 hours to 15 days for notifying health programs about emergency medical care received outside of the system.

  • Gives patients and providers at least 15 days to notify programs of emergency care
  • Applies to care received from non-tribal medical providers or facilities
  • Keeps the 30-day notice rule for elderly or disabled patients

Passed the House · Senate's turn

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