NCUIH Endorses UIO-inclusive Bill for Virtual Peer Behavioral Health Support Services

The Virtual Peer Support Act of 2021 (H.R. 2929/S. 157) seeks to expand virtual peer support services for “Tribal communities” alongside community-based providers through federal grant allocations. UIOs are included within the definition of “Tribal communities,” making this an inclusive effort to legislate for Indian health with UIO needs in mind.

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