Federal Register #2026-12791

Proposed Expansion of Purchased/Referred Care Delivery Area for Kewa Pueblo Tribe

This notice from the Indian Health Service (IHS) proposes expanding the Purchased/Referred Care Delivery Area (PRCDA) for the Kewa Pueblo Tribe in New Mexico. - Government Buyer: - Indian Health Service (IHS), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Purpose: - Proposes to expand the PRCDA to include Bernalillo County, in addition to the current Sandoval and Santa Fe counties - Impact: - Would allow Kewa Pueblo Tribal members and beneficiaries residing in Bernalillo County to become eligible for PRC services - Regulatory Criteria Considered: - Number of tribal members affected - Social and economic affiliation with the tribe - Geographic proximity - Funding sufficiency - Notable Details: - This is a regulatory notice, not a procurement solicitation - No specific products, services, OEMs, or vendors are mentioned - Seeks public comment on the proposed boundary change

Description

The Indian Health Service (IHS) proposes to expand the geographic boundaries of the Purchased/Referred Care Delivery Area (PRCDA) for the Kewa Pueblo to include Bernalillo County, New Mexico. Currently, the PRCDA includes Sandoval and Santa Fe counties. This expansion aims to authorize additional Kewa Pueblo Tribal members and beneficiaries residing in Bernalillo County to receive Purchased/Referred Care (PRC) services. The proposal follows consultation with tribal governing bodies and considers criteria such as population, social and economic affiliation, geographic proximity, and funding availability. Public comments on this proposal are invited until July 27, 2026.

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