Common use of Direct Care Services Clause in Contracts

Direct Care Services. The term ‘‘Direct Care Services’’ means any health service that is provided directly by IHS or a Tribal health program. Eligible American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) Veteran: The term “Eligible American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) Veteran” means an AI/AN Veteran who is (1) eligible for services from IHS in accordance with 42 C.F.R. Part 136 and (2) is enrolled in VA’s system of patient enrollment in accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 1705 or is eligible for hospital care and medical services under 38 U.S.C. § 1705(c)(2) notwithstanding the Eligible AI/AN Veteran’s failure to enroll in VA’s system of patient enrollment. VA and IHS or the Tribal health program are responsible for determining eligibility for health care services within their respective programs.