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Decision guideNative American & Alaska Native 3 min
Do I owe this bill from care IHS referred me to?
When the Indian Health Service or your tribal health program sends you to an outside hospital or specialist, the Purchased/Referred Care (PRC) program may pay. If PRC authorized the care, federal law says you are not responsible for the bill. If it didn't, you may be. Three questions sort out where you stand. This is general information, not legal advice.
Question 1 of about 3
How did you end up getting the outside care?
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