Removal of Obsolete Portion of Regulation Relating to Care and Treatment of Ineligible Individuals
The Indian Health Service (IHS) of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS or "the Department") is issuing this final rule to remove obsolete language appearing in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). The language refers to an outdated process for determining what the IHS will charge for care to non-IHS-beneficiaries. Eliminating this obsolete language will not change IHS's existing practices or authorities.
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The Indian Health Service (IHS) of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS or "the Department") is issuing this final rule to remove obsolete language appearing in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). The language refers to an outdated process for determining what the IHS will charge for care to non-IHS-beneficiaries. Eliminating this obsolete language will not change IHS's existing practices or authorities.
Final rule.
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Published
October 8, 2026
Starts
December 7, 2026
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Federal rulebook sections mentioned
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