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Expanding Federal Health Benefits Access for Tribal and College Employees.

This bill makes it easier for employees of Indian tribes, tribal organizations, urban Indian organizations, and Tribal Colleges or Universities to access federal health benefits programs. This means more individuals working for these entities can obtain health insurance similar to federal employees, potentially improving their financial security and access to medical care.
Key points
Employees of Tribal Colleges or Universities gain the right to purchase federal health insurance.
A dedicated account is established to manage administrative fees for tribal employee insurance.
Broadens access to health benefits for a larger group of employees associated with Native American tribes.
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Additional Information
To amend the Indian Health Care Improvement Act and title 5 of the United States Code to facilitate participation in Federal benefits programs, and for other purposes.
Print number: HR 2376
Sponsor: Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7]
Process start date: 2023-03-29