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January Policy Updates: Legislative Wins, IHS Reorganization, and Upcoming Opportunities!

National Council on Urban Indian Health

In this Edition: $ FY 2027 Budget Formulation: Tribal Leaders Recommend Increased Urban Indian Health Funding in Fiscal Year 2027 IHS Area Reports. IHS Reorganization Finalized: New Division of Urban Indian Affairs and Office of Tribal and Urban Affairs Announced. Monitoring the Bench: Kerr v. What is it?:

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February Policy Updates: Federal Funding Threats, IHS Budget Advocacy & Key Tribal Actions

National Council on Urban Indian Health

OMB Rescission & Future Threats : NCUIH urges Congress to exempt the Indian health system from future freezes and has submitted letters to OMB, HHS, and Congressional leaders advocating for protections. IHS Budget Advocacy : The IHS National Tribal Budget Formulation Workgroup recommends $73B for IHS and nearly $1B for UIOs in FY27.

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March Policy Updates: Key Policy Changes, Funding News, and Upcoming Events

National Council on Urban Indian Health

Proposed Medicaid Changes NCUIH works with partners to support Medicaid and Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Lawsuits & Court Cases Updates Current court cases and legal action impacting Native health care and policy. Appropriations Updates Status of Continuing Resolution and Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Funding.