tribal-health · Indian Health Service · Rule · Published 2024-08-30 · Effective 2024-10-29 · 89 FR 70527
Document
Document number
2024-19421
Federal Register citation
89 FR 70527
CFR reference
42 CFR 136
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
tribal-health
Sub-agency
Indian Health Service
Publication date
2024-08-30
Effective date
2024-10-29
HHS docket
RIN 0917-AA10
Abstract
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.