§ 1300d-25. Effect of payments to covered Indian tribes on benefits

A payment made to a covered Indian tribe or an individual under this part shall not—

(1) for purposes of determining the eligibility for a Federal service or program of a covered Indian tribe, household, or individual, be treated as income or resources; or

(2) otherwise result in the reduction or denial of any service or program to which, pursuant to Federal law (including the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 301 et seq.)), the covered Indian tribe, household, or individual would otherwise be entitled.

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§ 1300d-25. Effect of payments to covered Indian tribes on benefits