Tribal health program definition

Tribal health program has the meaning given in the IHCIA Section 4(25), 25 U.S.C. § 1603(25).

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Tribal health program means an Indian tribe or

Tribal health program means an American Indian tribe or tribal organization that operates any health program, service, function, activity, or facility funded, in whole or part, by the Indian Health Service through, or provided for in, a contract or compact with the Indian Health Service under the Indian Health Service under the Indian Self- Determination and Education Assistance Act and is defined in 25 USC section 1603(25). United States Department of Health and Human Services (U.S. DHHS) means the federal agency that oversees Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) that works in partnership with state governments to administer the Medicaid program, the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and health insurance portability standards.

Examples of Tribal health program in a sentence

• VA and IHS or the Tribal health program are responsible for determining eligibility for health care services within their respective programs.

• Patient records of a Tribal health program are not considered Federal records for the purposes of chapter 5 of title 5 of the United States Code (including the Privacy Act and the Freedom of Information Act).

• Nothing in this agreement affects the right of Eligible AI/AN Veterans to choose whether they receive Direct Care Services in VA, IHS, or Tribal health program facilities.

• Payment to IHS or the Tribal health program will be made by VA only after the AI/AN Veteran for which payment is sought, is determined by VA to be an Eligible AI/AN Veteran and only to the extent authorized for that Eligible AI/AN Veteran under VA statutes and regulations.

• VA and IHS or the Tribal health program will develop a standard operating procedure to address those cases where Eligible AI/AN Veterans are not required to enroll for health care services and choose not to enroll.

More Definitions of Tribal health program

Tribal health program means an Indian tribe or tribal organization that operates any health program, service, function, activ- ity, or facility funded, in whole or part, by the Service through, or provided for in, a contract or compact with the Service under the Indian Self-Determination and Edu- cation Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450 et seq.).’’; and

Tribal health program has the meaning given that term in 25 U.S.C. § 1603(25).

Tribal health program means an Indian tribe or tribal organization that operates any health program, service, function, activity, or any facility funded, in whole or part, by the IHS through, or provided for in, a contract or compact with the IHS under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. § 5301 et seq.). 25 U.S.C. § 1603(25).

Tribal health program has the meaning given that term in 25 U.S.C. § 1603(25). (THP may insert additional, applicable legal authorities if needed. If no insertion, delete this guidance.) ENROLLMENT FOR ELIGIBILITY VA is responsible for determining whether an individual qualifies to be enrolled in its patient health care system or otherwise meets the definition of an Eligible Veteran for purposes of this Agreement. THP may assist a Veteran in submitting an application for enrollment. If a Veteran who is eligible for services under 38 U.S.C. § 1705(c)(2) does not choose to enroll in VA’s system of patient enrollment, THP may submit identifying information to VA Healthcare System so that VA may determine whether the Veteran meets the definition of an Eligible Veteran in accordance with this Agreement despite the Veteran’s failure to enroll. ELIGIBILITY AND REIMBURSEMENT Reimbursable Services. VA shall reimburse THP only for direct care services provided in the VA Medical Benefits Package available in accordance with 38 C.F.R. § 17.38 or otherwise available under statute or regulation to Eligible Veterans from VA. VA shall not reimburse for any direct care services that are excluded from the Medical Benefits Package or for which the Eligible AI/AN Veteran does not meet qualifying criteria (e.g., the requirement that the Eligible AI/AN Veteran needs the care as determined in accordance with 38 C.F.R. 17.38(b)). Preauthorization. Preauthorization by VA is not required for Eligible AI/AN Veterans receiving direct care services from THP.

Tribal health program or “THP” means the program that provides medically necessary services for Division enrolled

Tribal health program has the meaning given that term in 25 U.S.C. § 1603(25). 5. ENROLLMENT FOR ELIGIBILITY 5.1. VA is responsible for determining whether an individual qualifies to be enrolled in its patient health care system or otherwise meets the definition of an Eligible Veteran for purposes of this Agreement.

Tribal health program means a fee-for-service program administered by the Division for Title XIX/XXI eligible American Indians that