# Catastrophic Health Emergency Fund
> **Indian Health Service** · Final rule. · Published 2024-08-30 · Effective 2024-10-29 · 89 FR 70527
## Document
- **Document number:** 2024-19421
- **Category:** tribal-health
- **Sub-agency:** Indian Health Service
- **Federal Register citation:** 89 FR 70527
- **CFR reference:** 42 CFR 136
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/08/30/2024-19421/catastrophic-health-emergency-fund)
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