IHS Widens Care Delivery for Sac and Fox Nation in Three States

2025-21314 — Catastrophic Health Emergency Fund (CHEF) Threshold

The Indian Health Service raised the Catastrophic Health Emergency Fund (CHEF) threshold to $19,095 for Fiscal Year 2025, up slightly from last year. This change affects healthcare providers treating disaster or serious illness victims under IHS care, meaning they need to meet this new cost level to request CHEF funds. The update reflects a small 0.5% rise in medical costs from last year, keeping support fair and ready for emergencies.

2025-11889 — Notice of Purchased/Referred Care Delivery Area Redesignation for the Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska

The Indian Health Service is expanding the care area for the Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska to include new counties in Kansas and Missouri. This means more tribal members can get health services paid for by the government. The change starts now, making it easier and better for the Tribe to access care without extra costs.

2025-11866 — Notice of Purchased/Referred Care Delivery Area Re-Designation for the Chippewa Cree Tribe of the Rocky Boy's Reservation

The Indian Health Service just expanded the area where the Chippewa Cree Tribe members can get special health care services. Now, folks in Cascade County, along with Choteau, Hill, and Liberty counties in Montana, can access these benefits. This change means more tribal members can get the care they need, with no extra cost changes announced.

2025-11747 — Notice of Purchased/Referred Care Delivery Area Redesignation for the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes of the Fort Hall Indian Reservation in Idaho

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.

2026-01178 — Reimbursement Rates for Calendar Year 2026

Starting in 2026, the Indian Health Service is updating how much it pays for hospital and clinic visits for Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal program patients. Inpatient and outpatient rates are set higher for both the Lower 48 States and Alaska, with special add-ons for costly drugs at IHS and Tribal hospitals. These changes mean better support for medical care costs, kicking in January 1, 2026.

2026-04827 — Catastrophic Health Emergency Fund (CHEF) Fiscal Year 2026 Threshold

The Indian Health Service raised the Catastrophic Health Emergency Fund (CHEF) threshold to $19,630 for Fiscal Year 2026. This means that medical costs from disasters or serious illnesses must exceed this amount before CHEF funds kick in. The increase reflects a 2.8% rise in medical care costs from last year, helping tribes and communities get the support they need on time and with enough money.

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The Indian Health Service just expanded the area where the Chippewa Cree Tribe members can get special health care services. Now, folks in Cascade County, along with Choteau, Hill, and Liberty counties in Montana, can access these benefits. This change means more tribal members can get the care they need, with no extra cost changes announced.

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