### Question
How is the "California Indian" defined?


### Answer
The term **California Indian** is defined in *25 U.S.C. § 1603* as follows -

> any Indian who is eligible for health services provided by the Service pursuant to section 1679 of this title

#### Citation:
  - *25 U.S.C. § 1603*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 18-INDIAN HEALTH CARE > GENERAL PROVISIONS**

