§ 1641. Treatment of payments under medicare program

(a) Determination of appropriations

Any payments received by a hospital or skilled nursing facility of the Service (whether operated by the Service or by an Indian tribe or tribal organization pursuant to a contract under the Indian Self-Determination Act [25 U.S.C. 450f et seq.]) for services provided to Indians eligible for benefits under title XVIII of the Social Security Act [42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq.] shall not be considered in determining appropriations for health care and services to Indians.

(b) Preferences

Nothing in this chapter authorizes the Secretary to provide services to an Indian beneficiary with coverage under title XVIII of the Social Security Act [42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq.], as amended, in preference to an Indian beneficiary without such coverage.

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§ 1641. Treatment of payments under medicare program