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(January 31, 2025) The National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH) today urged Congress, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to exempt the Indian Health System from any future funding restrictions or pauses.
Impact of HHS Cuts onAmerican Indian and Alaska Native Communities In addition to the specific cuts to the IHS, NCUIH is concerned about the broader reductions in funding to several HHS programs impacting Native health.UIOs and tribalhealth facilities rely on HHS grants (e.g.,
Last week, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released a memorandum that temporarily froze resources critical to the operation of Tribalhealth care and Urban Indian Organization (UIO) facilities. Dear Advocates, We need your help contacting Congress today!
The Indian Health Care Improvement Act (IHCIA) affirms the federal obligation to support Tribalhealth services, including UIOs. TALKING POINTS Federal Funding Must Remain Secure and Uninterrupted Federal funding for UIOs is a legal commitment, not a discretionary program.
This legislation directs the VA to collaborate with the Director of IHS and representatives from Tribalhealth programs and UIOs to ensure the availability of home-and community-based services for Native American veterans, including Native American veterans receiving health care and medical services under multiple health care systems.
Read more on NCUIHs blog. Key areas of focus: Border policy Tax reform Debt ceiling Medicaid and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) reforms NCUIH is advocating for: Inclusion of the Indian Health Service Professions Tax Fairness Act to make IIHS scholarships and loan repayment program payments tax-exempt.
NCUIH in Action & Recent Events : NCUIH leadership has been active at recent events, advocating for health equity and policy support for urban Native communities. Upcoming Events & Dates : Upcoming conventions, consultations, and meetings for urban Indian and Tribalhealth initiatives. The next report is due in 2026.
visited NATIVE HEALTHS Mesa clinic to learn more about the vital work of Urban Indian Organizations as part of the Indian Health System.Secretary Kennedy is on a tour that includes a focus on TribalHealth & Self-Governance and a discussion with Navajo Nation leadership on food sovereignty initiatives. Kennedy Jr.
Upcoming Events and Important Dates March 4- NIHB 2025 TribalHealth Equity Data Symposium. March 5- HHS Annual Tribal Budget Consultation Planning Session. March 19-20 IHS Tribal Self-Governance Advisory Committee meeting in Arlington, Virginia. The deadline for submissions is Friday, March 21, 2025. Register here.
Read NCUIHs blog on H.R. This legislation directs the VA to collaborate with the Director of the Indian Health Service (IHS) and representatives from Tribalhealth programs and UIOs to ensure the availability of home-and community-based services for AI/AN Veterans. 633 passage. Elizabeth Dole Home Care Act of 2024 (S.141)
UIOs serve as vital health care providers. Eight out of the top ten states with the largest number of Native Medicaid beneficiaries have UIOs providing essential services Read more on our blog. Read more on our blog. Read more on our blog. Read more on our blog. Read more on our blog. on March 4.
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