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25 U.S.C. § 1647b (INDIANS)
§ 1647b. Access to Federal insurance
Notwithstanding the provisions of title 5, Executive order, or administrative regulation, an Indian tribe or tribal organization carrying out programs under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450 et seq.) 1 or an urban Indian organization carrying out programs under subchapter IV of this chapter shall be entitled to purchase coverage, rights, and benefits for the employees of such Indian tribe or tribal organization, or urban Indian organization, under chapter 89 of title 5 and chapter 87 of such title if necessary employee deductions and agency contributions in payment for the coverage, rights, and benefits for the period of employment with such Indian tribe or tribal organization, or urban Indian organization, are currently deposited in the applicable Employee’s Fund under such title.
(Pub. L. 94–437, title IV, § 409, as added Pub. L. 111–148, title X, § 10221(a), Mar. 23, 2010, 124 Stat. 935.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450 et seq.), referred to in text, is Pub. L. 93–638, Jan. 4, 1975, 88 Stat. 2203, which was classified principally to subchapter II (§ 450 et seq.) of chapter 14 of this title prior to editorial reclassification as chapter 46 (§ 5301 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 5301 of this title and Tables.
heading: Codification
text: Section 409 of Pub. L. 94–437 is based on section 157 of title I of S. 1790, One Hundred Eleventh Congress, as reported by the Committee on Indian Affairs of the Senate in Dec. 2009, which was enacted into law by section 10221(a) of Pub. L. 111–148.
25 U.S.C. § 1647c (INDIANS)
§ 1647c. General exceptions
The requirements of this subchapter shall not apply to any excepted benefits described in paragraph (1)(A) or (3) of section 300gg–91(c) of title 42.
(Pub. L. 94–437, title IV, § 410, as added Pub. L. 111–148, title X, § 10221(a), Mar. 23, 2010, 124 Stat. 935.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section 410 of Pub. L. 94–437 is based on section 158 of title I of S. 1790, One Hundred Eleventh Congress, as reported by the Committee on Indian Affairs of the Senate in Dec. 2009, which was enacted into law by section 10221(a) of Pub. L. 111–148.
25 U.S.C. § 1651 (INDIANS)
§ 1651. Purpose
The purpose of this subchapter is to establish programs in urban centers to make health services more accessible to urban Indians.
(Pub. L. 94–437, title V, § 501, as added Pub. L. 100–713, title V, § 501, Nov. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 4820.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 1651, Pub. L. 94–437, title V, § 501, Sept. 30, 1976, 90 Stat. 1410; Pub. L. 96–537, § 7, Dec. 17, 1980, 94 Stat. 3176, related to Congressional statement of purpose, prior to the general revision of this subchapter by Pub. L. 100–713.
25 U.S.C. § 1652 (INDIANS)
§ 1652. Contracts with, and grants to, urban Indian organizations
(a) In general
Pursuant to section 13 of this title, the Secretary, acting through the Service, shall enter into contracts with, or make grants to, urban Indian organizations to assist the urban Indian organizations in the establishment and administration, within urban centers, of programs that meet the requirements of this subchapter.
(b) Conditions
Subject to section 1656 of this title, the Secretary, acting through the Service, shall include such conditions as the Secretary considers necessary to effect the purpose of this subchapter in any contract into which the Secretary enters with, or in any grant the Secretary makes to, any urban Indian organization pursuant to this subchapter.
(Pub. L. 94–437, title V, § 502, as added Pub. L. 100–713, title V, § 501, Nov. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 4820; amended Pub. L. 102–573, title V, § 501(a), Oct. 29, 1992, 106 Stat. 4567; Pub. L. 111–148, title X, § 10221(a), Mar. 23, 2010, 124 Stat. 935.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 111–148 is based on section 163(b) of title I of S. 1790, One Hundred Eleventh Congress, as reported by the Committee on Indian Affairs of the Senate in Dec. 2009, which was enacted into law by section 10221(a) of Pub. L. 111–148.
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 1652, Pub. L. 94–437, title V, § 502, Sept. 30, 1976, 90 Stat. 1410; Pub. L. 96–537, § 7, Dec. 17, 1980, 94 Stat. 3177, related to contracts with urban and rural Indian organizations, prior to the general revision of this subchapter by Pub. L. 100–713.
heading: Amendments
text: 2010—Pub. L. 111–148 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “Under authority of section 13 of this title, the Secretary, through the Service, shall enter into contracts with, or make grants to, urban Indian organizations to assist such organizations in the establishment and administration, within the urban centers in which such organizations are situated, of programs which meet the requirements set forth in this subchapter. The Secretary, through the Service, shall include such conditions as the Secretary considers necessary to effect the purpose of this subchapter in any contract which the Secretary enters into with, or in any grant the Secretary makes to, any urban Indian organization pursuant to this subchapter.”
1992—Pub. L. 102–573 substituted “Contracts with, and grants to, urban Indian organizations” for “Contracts with urban Indian organizations” in section catchline, and in text substituted “contracts with, or make grants to,” for “contracts with” and inserted “, or in any grant the Secretary makes to,” after “enters into with”.
25 U.S.C. § 1658 (INDIANS)
§ 1658. Limitation on contract authority
The authority of the Secretary to enter into contracts under this subchapter shall be to the extent, and in an amount, provided for in appropriation Acts.
(Pub. L. 94–437, title V, § 508, as added Pub. L. 100–713, title V, § 501, Nov. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 4824.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 1658, Pub. L. 94–437, title V, § 508, Sept. 30, 1976, 90 Stat. 1412, provided that not to exceed 1 per centum of the amounts authorized by section 1656 of this title be available for not to exceed two pilot projects providing outreach services to eligible Indians residing in rural communities near Indian reservations, prior to the general revision of this subchapter by Pub. L. 96–537, § 7, Dec. 17, 1980, 94 Stat. 3176.
25 U.S.C. § 1659 (INDIANS)
§ 1659. Facilities renovation
The Secretary may make funds available to contractors or grant recipients under this subchapter for minor renovations to facilities or construction or expansion of facilities, including leased facilities, to assist such contractors or grant recipients in meeting or maintaining the Joint Commission for Accreditation of Health Care Organizations (JCAHO) standards.
(Pub. L. 94–437, title V, § 509, formerly § 409, as added Pub. L. 101–630, title V, § 506(c), Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 4566; renumbered § 509 and amended Pub. L. 102–573, title V, §§ 501(b)(6), 505(b)(2), title IX, § 902(5)(A), Oct. 29, 1992, 106 Stat. 4569, 4571, 4591; Pub. L. 111–148, title X, § 10221(a), Mar. 23, 2010, 124 Stat. 935.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 111–148 is based on section 161 of title I of S. 1790, One Hundred Eleventh Congress, as reported by the Committee on Indian Affairs of the Senate in Dec. 2009, which was enacted into law by section 10221(a) of Pub. L. 111–148.
heading: Amendments
text: 2010—Pub. L. 111–148 inserted “or construction or expansion of facilities” after “renovations to facilities”.
1992—Pub. L. 102–573, § 902(5)(A), made technical amendment to section catchline.
Pub. L. 102–573, § 505(b)(2), struck out last sentence which authorized appropriation of $1,000,000 for fiscal year 1992 to carry out this section.
Pub. L. 102–573, § 501(b)(6), inserted “or grant recipients” after “contractors” in two places.
25 U.S.C. § 1660 (INDIANS)
§ 1660. Urban Health Programs Branch
(a) Establishment
There is hereby established within the Service a Branch of Urban Health Programs which shall be responsible for carrying out the provisions of this subchapter and for providing central oversight of the programs and services authorized under this subchapter.
(b) Staff, services, and equipment
The Secretary shall appoint such employees to work in the branch, including a program director, and shall provide such services and equipment, as may be necessary for it to carry out its responsibilities. The Secretary shall also analyze the need to provide at least one urban health program analyst for each area office of the Indian Health Service and shall submit his findings to the Congress as a part of the Department’s fiscal year 1993 budget request.
(Pub. L. 94–437, title V, § 510, formerly § 511, as added Pub. L. 101–630, title V, § 508, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 4567; renumbered § 510 and amended Pub. L. 102–573, title V, § 501(b)(7), title IX, § 902(5)(B), Oct. 29, 1992, 106 Stat. 4569, 4591.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1992—Pub. L. 102–573, § 902(5)(B), made technical amendment to section catchline.
Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 102–573, § 501(b)(7), inserted “and for providing central oversight of the programs and services authorized under this subchapter” before period at end.
25 U.S.C. § 1660a (INDIANS)
§ 1660a. Grants for alcohol and substance abuse related services
(a) Grants
The Secretary may make grants for the provision of health-related services in prevention of, treatment of, rehabilitation of, or school and community-based education in, alcohol and substance abuse in urban centers to those urban Indian organizations with whom the Secretary has entered into a contract under this subchapter or under section 1621 of this title.
(b) Goals of grant
Each grant made pursuant to subsection (a) shall set forth the goals to be accomplished pursuant to the grant. The goals shall be specific to each grant as agreed to between the Secretary and the grantee.
(c) Criteria
The Secretary shall establish criteria for the grants made under subsection (a), including criteria relating to the—
(1) size of the urban Indian population;
(2) accessibility to, and utilization of, other health resources available to such population;
(3) duplication of existing Service or other Federal grants or contracts;
(4) capability of the organization to adequately perform the activities required under the grant;
(5) satisfactory performance standards for the organization in meeting the goals set forth in such grant, which standards shall be negotiated and agreed to between the Secretary and the grantee on a grant-by-grant basis; and
(6) identification of need for services.
The Secretary shall develop a methodology for allocating grants made pursuant to this section based on such criteria.
(d) Treatment of funds received by urban Indian organizations
Any funds received by an urban Indian organization under this chapter for substance abuse prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation shall be subject to the criteria set forth in subsection (c).
(Pub. L. 94–437, title V, § 511, as added Pub. L. 102–573, title V, § 502, Oct. 29, 1992, 106 Stat. 4569.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in subsec. (d), was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 94–437, Sept. 30, 1976, 90 Stat. 1400, known as the Indian Health Care Improvement Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1601 of this title and Tables.
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 511 of Pub. L. 94–437 was renumbered section 510 and is classified to section 1660 of this title.
25 U.S.C. § 1660c (INDIANS)
§ 1660c. Urban NIAAA transferred programs
(a) Duty of Secretary
The Secretary shall, within the Branch of Urban Health Programs of the Service, make grants or enter into contracts for the administration of urban Indian alcohol programs that were originally established under the National Institute on Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse (hereafter in this section referred to as “NIAAA”) and transferred to the Service.
(b) Use of grants
Grants provided or contracts entered into under this section shall be used to provide support for the continuation of alcohol prevention and treatment services for urban Indian populations and such other objectives as are agreed upon between the Service and a recipient of a grant or contract under this section.
(c) Eligibility for grants
Urban Indian organizations that operate Indian alcohol programs originally funded under NIAAA and subsequently transferred to the Service are eligible for grants or contracts under this section.
(d) Combination of funds
For the purpose of carrying out this section, the Secretary may combine NIAAA alcohol funds with other substance abuse funds currently administered through the Branch of Urban Health Programs of the Service.
(e) Evaluation and report to Congress
The Secretary shall evaluate and report to the Congress on the activities of programs funded under this section at least every 5 years.
(Pub. L. 94–437, title V, § 513, as added Pub. L. 102–573, title V, § 504, Oct. 29, 1992, 106 Stat. 4570; amended Pub. L. 105–362, title VI, § 602(a), Nov. 10, 1998, 112 Stat. 3286.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1998—Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 105–362 substituted “every 5 years” for “every two years”.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Termination of Reporting Requirements
text: For termination, effective May 15, 2000, of provisions in subsec. (e) of this section relating to reporting to Congress on the activities of programs funded under this section, see section 3003 of Pub. L. 104–66, as amended, set out as a note under section 1113 of Title 31, Money and Finance, and page 97 of House Document No. 103–7.
25 U.S.C. § 1660d (INDIANS)
§ 1660d. Conferring with urban Indian organizations
(a) Definition of confer
In this section, the term “confer” means to engage in an open and free exchange of information and opinions that—
(1) leads to mutual understanding and comprehension; and
(2) emphasizes trust, respect, and shared responsibility.
(b) Requirement
The Secretary shall ensure that the Service confers, to the maximum extent practicable, with urban Indian organizations in carrying out this chapter.
(Pub. L. 94–437, title V, § 514, as added Pub. L. 111–148, title X, § 10221(a), Mar. 23, 2010, 124 Stat. 935.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in subsec. (b), was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 94–437, Sept. 30, 1976, 90 Stat. 1400, known as the Indian Health Care Improvement Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1601 of this title and Tables.
heading: Codification
text: Section 514 of Pub. L. 94–437 is based on section 163(a) of title I of S. 1790, One Hundred Eleventh Congress, as reported by the Committee on Indian Affairs of the Senate in Dec. 2009, which was enacted into law by section 10221(a) of Pub. L. 111–148.
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 1660d, Pub. L. 94–437, title V, § 514, as added Pub. L. 102–573, title V, § 505(a), Oct. 29, 1992, 106 Stat. 4570, authorized appropriations through fiscal year 2000 to carry out this subchapter, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 111–148, title X, § 10221(a), Mar. 23, 2010, 124 Stat. 935. The repeal by Pub. L. 111–148 is based on section 101(b)(9) of title I of S. 1790, One Hundred Eleventh Congress, as reported by the Committee on Indian Affairs of the Senate in Dec. 2009, which was enacted into law by section 10221(a) of Pub. L. 111–148.
25 U.S.C. § 1660e (INDIANS)
§ 1660e. Expanded program authority for urban Indian organizations
Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the Secretary, acting through the Service, is authorized to establish programs, including programs for awarding grants, for urban Indian organizations that are identical to any programs established pursuant to sections 1621q, 1665a, and 1665g(g) of this title.
(Pub. L. 94–437, title V, § 515, as added Pub. L. 111–148, title X, § 10221(a), Mar. 23, 2010, 124 Stat. 935.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 94–437, Sept. 30, 1976, 90 Stat. 1400, known as the Indian Health Care Improvement Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1601 of this title and Tables.
heading: Codification
text: Section 515 of Pub. L. 94–437 is based on section 164 of title I of S. 1790, One Hundred Eleventh Congress, as reported by the Committee on Indian Affairs of the Senate in Dec. 2009, which was enacted into law by section 10221(a) of Pub. L. 111–148.
25 U.S.C. § 1660f (INDIANS)
§ 1660f. Community Health Representatives
The Secretary, acting through the Service, may enter into contracts with, and make grants to, urban Indian organizations for the employment of Indians trained as health service providers through the Community Health Representative Program under section 1616 of this title in the provision of health care, health promotion, and disease prevention services to urban Indians.
(Pub. L. 94–437, title V, § 516, as added Pub. L. 111–148, title X, § 10221(a), Mar. 23, 2010, 124 Stat. 935.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section 516 of Pub. L. 94–437 is based on section 165 of title I of S. 1790, One Hundred Eleventh Congress, as reported by the Committee on Indian Affairs of the Senate in Dec. 2009, which was enacted into law by section 10221(a) of Pub. L. 111–148.
25 U.S.C. § 1660g (INDIANS)
§ 1660g. Use of Federal Government facilities and sources of supply
(a) In general
The Secretary may permit an urban Indian organization that has entered into a contract or received a grant pursuant to this subchapter, in carrying out the contract or grant, to use, in accordance with such terms and conditions for use and maintenance as are agreed on by the Secretary and the urban Indian organizations—
(1) any existing facility under the jurisdiction of the Secretary;
(2) all equipment contained in or pertaining to such an existing facility; and
(3) any other personal property of the Federal Government under the jurisdiction of the Secretary.
(b) Donations
Subject to subsection (d), the Secretary may donate to an urban Indian organization that has entered into a contract or received a grant pursuant to this subchapter any personal or real property determined to be excess to the needs of the Service or the General Services Administration for the purposes of carrying out the contract or grant.
(c) Acquisition of property
The Secretary may acquire excess or surplus personal or real property of the Federal Government for donation, subject to subsection (d), to an urban Indian organization that has entered into a contract or received a grant pursuant to this subchapter if the Secretary determines that the property is appropriate for use by the urban Indian organization for purposes of the contract or grant.
(d) Priority
If the Secretary receives from an urban Indian organization or an Indian tribe or tribal organization a request for a specific item of personal or real property described in subsection (b) or (c), the Secretary shall give priority to the request for donation to the Indian tribe or tribal organization, if the Secretary receives the request from the Indian tribe or tribal organization before the earlier of—
(1) the date on which the Secretary transfers title to the property to the urban Indian organization; and
(2) the date on which the Secretary transfers the property physically to the urban Indian organization.
(e) Executive agency status
For purposes of section 501(a) of title 40, an urban Indian organization that has entered into a contract or received a grant pursuant to this subchapter may be considered to be an Executive agency in carrying out the contract or grant.
(Pub. L. 94–437, title V, § 517, as added Pub. L. 111–148, title X, § 10221(a), Mar. 23, 2010, 124 Stat. 935.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section 517 of Pub. L. 94–437 is based on section 166 of title I of S. 1790, One Hundred Eleventh Congress, as reported by the Committee on Indian Affairs of the Senate in Dec. 2009, which was enacted into law by section 10221(a) of Pub. L. 111–148.
25 U.S.C. § 1660h (INDIANS)
§ 1660h. Health information technology
The Secretary, acting through the Service, may make grants to urban Indian organizations under this subchapter for the development, adoption, and implementation of health information technology (as defined in section 300jj of title 42), telemedicine services development, and related infrastructure.
(Pub. L. 94–437, title V, § 518, as added Pub. L. 111–148, title X, § 10221(a), Mar. 23, 2010, 124 Stat. 935.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section 518 of Pub. L. 94–437 is based on section 166 of title I of S. 1790, One Hundred Eleventh Congress, as reported by the Committee on Indian Affairs of the Senate in Dec. 2009, which was enacted into law by section 10221(a) of Pub. L. 111–148.
25 U.S.C. § 1662 (INDIANS)
§ 1662. Automated management information system
(a) Establishment
(1) The Secretary shall establish an automated management information system for the Service.
(2) The information system established under paragraph (1) shall include—
(A) a financial management system,
(B) a patient care information system for each area served by the Service,
(C) a privacy component that protects the privacy of patient information held by, or on behalf of, the Service, and
(D) a services-based cost accounting component that provides estimates of the costs associated with the provision of specific medical treatments or services in each area office of the Service.
(b) Provision to Indian tribes and organizations; reimbursement
(1) The Secretary shall provide each Indian tribe and tribal organization that provides health services under a contract entered into with the Service under the Indian Self-Determination Act [25 U.S.C. 5321 et seq.] automated management information systems which—
(A) meet the management information needs of such Indian tribe or tribal organization with respect to the treatment by the Indian tribe or tribal organization of patients of the Service, and
(B) meet the management information needs of the Service.
(2) The Secretary shall reimburse each Indian tribe or tribal organization for the part of the cost of the operation of a system provided under paragraph (1) which is attributable to the treatment by such Indian tribe or tribal organization of patients of the Service.
(3) The Secretary shall provide systems under paragraph (1) to Indian tribes and tribal organizations providing health services in California by no later than September 30, 1990.
(c) Access to records
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, each patient shall have reasonable access to the medical or health records of such patient which are held by, or on behalf of, the Service.
(Pub. L. 94–437, title VI, § 602, as added Pub. L. 100–713, title VI, § 601(a), Nov. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 4825; amended Pub. L. 102–573, title IX, § 901(3), Oct. 29, 1992, 106 Stat. 4591.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The Indian Self-Determination Act, referred to in subsec. (b)(1), is title I of Pub. L. 93–638, Jan. 4, 1975, 88 Stat. 2206, which is classified principally to subchapter I (§ 5321 et seq.) of chapter 46 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 5301 of this title and Tables.
heading: Amendments
text: 1992—Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 102–573 struck out par. (3) which directed Secretary to submit report to Congress no later than Sept. 30, 1989.