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Catastrophic Health Emergency Fund
The Indian Health Service published this final rule in the Federal Register on August 30, 2024. It took effect on October 29, 2024.
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What the agency says
The Indian Health Service (IHS or Service) administers the Catastrophic Health Emergency Fund (CHEF) pursuant to section 202 of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (IHCIA). The purpose of the CHEF is to meet the extraordinary medical costs associated with the treatment of victims of disasters or catastrophic illnesses who are within the responsibility of the Service. This document finalizes the regulations governing the administration of the CHEF, with clarifying edits, and responds to comments received on the proposed rule.
Key facts
- Document number
- 2024-19421
- Type
- Final rule
- Action
- Final rule
- Agency
- Health and Human Services Department; Indian Health Service
- Published
- August 30, 2024
- Takes effect
- October 29, 2024
- Dates
- This final rule is effective on October 29, 2024.
- Docket
- RIN 0917-AA10
- Code of Federal Regulations
- 42 CFR 136
- Topics
- Health; Health facilities; Indians
- Pages
- 10
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