Wednesday, June 25, 2008

IHS may stop funding to tribes charging co-pays

Several tribes could be in danger of losing IHS funding within the next few months if they do not cease charging eligible beneficiaries for any portion of health services or medicine they receive at IHS-funded facilities, according to Indian Country Today.

The paper reports that federal agency has been holding consultations with tribes nationwide since April to try to get a handle on the number of tribes conducting the practice.

Ronald B. Demaray, acting director of the agency's Office of Tribal Programs said the agency is considering terminating its relationship with tribes charging co-pays.

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