Topics on this page: Summary of Activities that Continue | Summary of Activities that will Not Continue | Summary of Contingency Staffing Plan
Summary of Activities that Continue
The Indian Health Service (IHS) received advance appropriations for FY 2025; therefore, the majority of IHS-funded programs will remain funded and operational in the event of a lapse of appropriation. Advance appropriations, third party collections, and carryover balances will continue to fund the provision of care by the Indian Health Service, Tribal Health Programs, and Urban Indian Organizations. Facilities construction projects supported with previously appropriated multi-year funds will also continue.
Summary of Activities that will Not Continue
The IHS received advance appropriations for FY 2025; therefore, the majority of IHS-funded programs will remain funded and operational in the event of a lapse of annual appropriations.
Summary of Contingency Staffing Plan
In the event of a lapse of appropriation, 16,140 (100%) of IHS staff will be retained and exempt.
Exempt Staff:
A total of 16,140 (100%) IHS staff will be exempt and paid from advance, multi-year, or supplemental appropriations; third party collections; or carryover balances.
Excepted Staff:
None.