What if my client receives care from the Indian Health Services (IHS) and becomes eligible for Medicare?

The Indian Health Service (IHS) is a federal program that delivers health care to American Indians and Alaskan Natives (AI/ANs).

Clients who receive services through Indian Health Services networks may continue to do so once they enroll in Medicare, so they should enroll in Medicare when they become eligible. The IHS providers serving Medicare enrollees may bill Medicare for services provided.