PYMNTS.com December 12, 2024

The Indian Health Service (IHS) and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) have written a joint letter addressing improper bills and collection on improper bills targeting IHS-approved Purchased/Referred Care (PRC) program patients.

The letter reiterates that the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (IHCIA) prohibits medical providers, suppliers or billers from holding those patients liable for any costs or charges associated with the approved health care services, the IHS said in a Thursday (Dec. 12) press release.

“For too long, Native Americans have faced improper medical bills for health services that should be free,” CFPB Director Rohit Chopra said in the release. “Federal law clearly prohibits these billing practices, collection attempts and reporting of these unlawful debts. Today’s guidance makes these...

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