HR 1708
Tribal Health Care Protection Fund Act
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This bill, the Tribal Health Care Protection Fund Act, provides an additional $2 billion to the Indian Health Service for fiscal year 2021. These funds are intended to cover lost reimbursements to tribal health programs and to restore funds previously used to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, the money will be used to address financial losses incurred during the public health emergency and to support tribal health initiatives. A portion of the funds will be distributed to tribes through the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act.
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