Purchased Referred Care (PRC)
Purchased Referred Care exists to supplement or complement other health care resources available to Native Americans. PRC funds are used when no direct care exists or is not capable of providing required emergency and/or specialty care.
Individuals residing in Tribal Purchased/Referred Care area on tribal jurisdiction, trust land, and the counties that border the tribal area.
Other requirements include: Students who are temporarily absent from the area, travelers who are temporarily absent from the area due to travel or employment purposes, children in foster care, other Native Americans who are in the area.
Authorization for the referral is reviewed by the Managed Care Committee who will determine medical priority.
*Individuals must apply for alternate resources, such as Medicare A and B, state medicaid, any state health programs, private insurance, if eligible, etc.
PRC (IHS) funds are considered the last resort for payment of services needed.
