Bigger Health Zone for Shoshone-Bannock Tribes in Idaho
Published Date: 6/26/2025
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Summary
The Indian Health Service is expanding the area where Shoshone-Bannock Tribal members in Idaho can get special health care services paid for by the government. This means more counties are included, so more people can access care when they need it. The change starts now and helps make sure tribal members get the health support they deserve without extra costs.
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PRCDA expanded for Shoshone‑Bannock Tribe
If you are a Shoshone‑Bannock Tribal member or beneficiary who lives in one of these Idaho counties — Ada, Bannock, Bear Lake, Bingham, Blaine, Bonneville, Butte, Canyon, Caribou, Cassia, Custer, Elmore, Franklin, Fremont, Gem, Gooding, Jefferson, Jerome, Lemhi, Madison, Minidoka, Oneida, Payette, Power, Teton, Twin Falls, or Washington — you are now authorized to receive Purchased/Referred Care (PRC) services paid by the Indian Health Service. The sole purpose of this expansion is to allow additional Tribal members and beneficiaries to get PRC services without extra costs.
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