State Issues Updates
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Your help is needed to protect Indian Medi-Cal services!! Linked below is a letter that Assembly and Senate Representatives are preparing to send to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on an important Indian Medi-Cal issue. Lawmakers will seek clarification from CMS on health care issues directly affecting the health status of Native American’s residing in California. The State made significant cuts to optional benefits given the State budget shortfall. Because of the Federal government’s unique obligation to Indians specifically in health care, Congress allocates states 100% Federal matching dollars for the provision of the services. There is no cost to the State for health services provided to Indian Medicaid beneficiaries served by Indian health facilities.
Stop Medi-Cal Adult Dental Program Cuts |
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40th History Books +
The CRIHB 40th History Books are now available for sale
Full Members: $15 per book
Associate Members: $20 per book
Non Members: $30 per book
If you would like to order a copy, please send an email to antone.anderson@crihb.net
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Breaking News+
America Reaffirms Health Care for Indian Country
National Indian Health Board
Washington, DC – The United States’ 564 federally‐recognized tribes claim victory with today’s
historic passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The House passed the Senate’s
health care reform bill by a vote of 219 to 212 which includes the reauthorization of the Indian Health
Care Improvement Act (IHCIA), placing in effect health care legislation that American Indians and
Alaska Natives have been requesting from Congress for the past ten years. Read More..... -
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Call To Action+
Want to get involved? Be sure to check out our "Call To Action" section and keep up to date on the important health issues affecting you and your family. You'll find important information on upcoming and ongoing legislative action, advocacy campaigns, and important Indian healthcare policy alerts. Read Federal Issues Updates or States Issues Updates.
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In Memory+
CRIHB HONORS THE
PASSING
OF WILMA MANKILLER
FORMER PRINCIPAL CHIEF
OF THE CHEROKEE NATION.
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