The Purchased/Referred Care (PRC) program at the Indian Health Service can pay for outside appointments when Native Americans and Alaska Natives need health care they can’t get at agency-funded sites. But critics say money shortages, complex rules, and administrative fumbles can block or complicate access to PRC funding, causing some patients to delay care or face daunting medical bills. Have you had an experience navigating the PRC program that you think people should know about? Tell us here.
