Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-20685
IHS removes obsolete language on charges for care provided to non-IHS beneficiaries
Buyer
Indian Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services
Posted
October 08, 2026
Identifier
2026-20685
The Indian Health Service (IHS), within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), issued a final rule updating regulations on charges for care provided to individuals who are not IHS beneficiaries. - Government buyer: No procurement buyer; the rule was issued by IHS, an agency within HHS. - Regulatory change: Removes obsolete language describing a former process for setting charges under 42 CFR part 136. - Impact: The change does not alter IHS’s existing practices or authorities. Individuals determined able to pay may still be charged, and third-party reimbursement arrangements may be made. - Procurement scope: No products, services, quantities, part numbers, OEMs, vendors, or contract value are identified.
Description
The Indian Health Service (IHS), within the Department of Health and Human Services, is issuing a final rule to remove obsolete language from 42 CFR part 136. The language describes an outdated process for setting charges for care provided to non-IHS beneficiaries. The rule removes that language without changing IHS’s existing practices or authorities. It is effective December 7, 2026.