In this Edition: IHS Releases Updated Medicare Part D Creditable Coverage Letter Traditional Healing Waivers Approved in Utah and Maine $1.86 Billion Planned for IHS Information Technology and Facilities 340B […]
On October 15, 2026, the Indian Health Service (IHS) released an updated Medicare Part D Creditable Coverage Letter confirming that prescription drug coverage provided through IHS, Tribal Health Programs, and […]
On October 5, 2026, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. notified Rosa DeLauro, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, […]
The U.S. Census Bureau has issued a proposed rule that would make significant changes to the 2030 Census, including the proposed removal of race and ethnicity questions. If finalized, these […]
On September 22, 2026, the Indian Health Service (IHS) announced $3.5 million in funding through Phase 2 of the Produce Prescription Pilot Program (P4), supporting 14 Tribal and urban Indian […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 25, 2026) – U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid […]
In this Edition: Questions for UIOs: Request for Input and Feedback New and Forthcoming NCUIH Medicaid Resources New Maternal Health Resources Fiscal Year 2027 Appropriations Status NCUIH Regulation Tracker Updates […]
On July 31, 2026, the National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH) submitted written comments to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Administrator, Dr. Mehmet Oz, regarding CMS’ […]
On September 15, 2026, the House unanimously passed the bipartisan Stronger Engagement for Indian Health Needs Act of 2025 (H.R.741). The bill, which was introduced in the House of Representatives by Congressmen […]
On September 2, 2026, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 (H.R.6500) was signed into law by the President. The Continuing Resolution (CR) will maintain funding for the federal government […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 3, 2026) – The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) will hold a Tribal Consultation on its 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, […]
In this Edition: Questions for UIOs: Request for Input and Feedback Senate Confirms Mark Cruz as Indian Health Service Director Federal Leaders Visit Arizona UIOs Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) […]
Washington, DC, August 14, 2026 — The National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH) has released an updated resource, Overview of the Impact of Medicaid on Health Care for American […]
Washington, DC, August 14, 2026 — The National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH) has released a new resource, Medicaid is Changing, outlining upcoming changes to Medicaid under the One […]
On July 21, 2026, Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Representative Melanie Stansbury (D-NM-01), Representative Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-NM-03) introduced the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 7, 2026)– The National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH) applauds the U.S. Senate’s confirmation of Mark Cruz (Klamath Tribes) as Director of the Indian […]
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