Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 07, 2026

Title 25 - Indians last revised: Dec 01, 2025
§ 900.191 - Are employees of self-determination contractors providing health services under the self-determination contract protected by FTCA?

Yes. For the purpose of Federal Tort Claims Act coverage, an Indian tribe or tribal organization and its employees performing medical-related functions under a self-determination contract are deemed a part of the Public Health Service if the employees are acting within the scope of their employment in carrying out the contract.

authority: 25 U.S.C. 450f
source: 61 FR 32501, June 24, 1996, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 25 CFR 900.191