# 42 CFR § 136a.1: Purpose of the regulations

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-136a.1

## Section

- **Citation:** 42 CFR § 136a.1
- **Heading:** Purpose of the regulations
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 42—Public Health > CHAPTER I—PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES > SUBCHAPTER M—INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES > PART 136a—INDIAN HEALTH > Subpart A—Purpose

## Text

These regulations establish general principles and program requirements for carrying out the Indian health program.
[46 FR 40692, Aug. 11, 1981. Redesignated at 52 FR 35048, Sept. 16, 1987]

## Nearby sections

- [42 CFR § 136a.1 § 136a.1 Purpose of the regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-136a.1.md)
- [42 CFR § 136a.2 § 136a.2 Administrative instructions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-136a.2.md)
- [42 CFR § 136a.10 § 136a.10 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-136a.10.md)
- [42 CFR § 136a.11 § 136a.11 Services available.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-136a.11.md)
- [42 CFR § 136a.12 § 136a.12 Persons to whom health services will be provided.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-136a.12.md)
- [42 CFR § 136a.13 § 136a.13 Authorization for contract health services.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-136a.13.md)
- [42 CFR § 136a.14 § 136a.14 Reconsideration and appeals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-136a.14.md)
- [42 CFR § 136a.15 § 136a.15 Health Service Delivery Areas.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-136a.15.md)
- [42 CFR § 136a.16 § 136a.16 Beneficiary Identification Cards and verification of tribal membership.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-136a.16.md)
- [42 CFR § 136a.31 § 136a.31 Transition period.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-136a.31.md)
- [42 CFR § 136a.32 § 136a.32 Delayed implementation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-136a.32.md)
- [42 CFR § 136a.33 § 136a.33 Grace period.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-136a.33.md)
- [42 CFR § 136a.34 § 136a.34 Care and treatment of people losing eligibility.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-136a.34.md)
- [42 CFR § 136a.41 § 136a.41 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-42-136a.41.md)

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