H.R. 5261 · 100th Congress · enacted
Indian Health Care Amendments of 1988
Became Public Law No: 100-713.
Latest official action 1988-11-23 · Enacted
The bill, briefly
Indian Health Care Amendments of 1988 - Title I: Indian Health Manpower - Amends the Indian Health Care Improvement Act to authorize appropriations for specified Indian health programs for FY 1988 through 1992, including scholarship programs and continuing education allowances. Prohibits the Secretary of Health and Human Services (the Secretary) from denying scholarship assistance solely on the basis of an applicant's scholastic achievement if such applicant has been admitted to, or maintained good standing at, an accredited health professions institution. Directs the Secretary to grant Indian Health Scholarships to Indians enrolled full-time in certain schools for health professionals. States that the active duty service requirements of the Public Health Service Act can be met by service: (1) in the Indian Health Service (Service); (2) in a program conducted under a contract entered into under the Indian Self-Determination Act; (3) in a program assisted under this Act; or (4) in private practice if it is in a health professional shortage area and addresses the health care needs of a substantial number of Indians. Makes conforming amendments relating to the Indian Health Scholarship Program under the Public Health Service Act. Amends the Public Health Service Act to make Native Hawaiians, subject to available appropriations, eligible for scholarships under the Indian Health Sc…
Congressional Research Service · 1988-09-07
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