§ 1621u. — Liability for payment.
[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 25USC1621u]
TITLE 25--INDIANS
CHAPTER 18--INDIAN HEALTH CARE
SUBCHAPTER II--HEALTH SERVICES
Sec. 1621u. Liability for payment
(a) A patient who receives contract health care services that are
authorized by the Service shall not be liable for the payment of any
charges or costs associated with the provision of such services.
(b) The Secretary shall notify a contract care provider and any
patient who receives contract health care services authorized by the
Service that such patient is not liable for the payment of any charges
or costs associated with the provision of such services.
(Pub. L. 94-437, title II, Sec. 222, as added Pub. L. 102-573, title II,
Sec. 215, Oct. 29, 1992, 106 Stat. 4559.)
