NCUIH Thanks Julia Dreyer for Her Service
NCUIH would like to thank Julia Dreyer, the Vice President of Public Policy, for her service to Indian Country as she moves on to her next endeavor! For the past […]
NCUIH would like to thank Julia Dreyer, the Vice President of Public Policy, for her service to Indian Country as she moves on to her next endeavor! For the past […]
On November 15, 2021, the Indian Health Service (IHS) sent out a Dear Tribal Leader and Urban Indian Organization Leader letter (DULL) that discussed the Special Diabetes Program for Indians […]
On November 30, 2021, President Biden signed the Protecting Moms Who served Act (H.R. 958/S. 796) into law. This bipartisan legislation introduced by Representative Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14) and Senators Susan […]
On November 2, 2021, Representative Don Bacon (R-NE-02) rose to the floor to honor the 35th anniversary of the Nebraska Urban Indian Health Coalition (NUIHC) in recognition of National Native […]
On November 22, 2021 IHS sent a Dear Urban Tribal Organizational Leader letter (DULL) that outlines an additional $210 million for Public Health Workforce Activities from the U.S. Department of […]
NCUIH advocacy was critical to the inclusion of Urban Indian Organizations and urban Native Americans in these Administrative efforts. On November 15, 2021, President Biden signed Executive Order 14053 (E.O.) […]
Administration leaders discussed new initiatives to address the needs of Indian Country, a memorandum of understanding to support Native languages, advance appropriations for IHS, and additional funding for urban Indian […]
On November 12, 2021, The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released a fact sheet urging Congress to pass their appropriations bills for 2022. The fact sheet includes 17 top […]
On November 12, 2021, The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released a fact sheet urging Congress to pass their appropriations bills for 2022. The fact sheet includes 17 top […]
The Build Back Better Act maintained $100 million for UIO facilities and extension of key Medicaid parity provision for UIOs. On November 19, 2021, the House passed President Biden’s Build […]
On November 5, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) under the U.S. Department of Labor announced new emergency temporary standards to protect nearly 85 million workers from the […]
On November 5, 2021, in response to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendation that children ages 5-11 receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, the Federal Emergency Management Agency […]
MOU VA/HIS MOU Between the VA and IHS Updated to Improve the Health Status of AI/AN Veterans and Include UIOs. On October 1, 2021, the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs […]
The bill includes an amendment to allow Urban Indian Organizations to use existing funds for necessary infrastructure projects. On November 5, 2021, the House of Representatives passed the bipartisan infrastructure […]
Implementation of Executive Order on Access to Affordable Life-Saving Medications; Rescission of Regulation On October 1, 2021, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a final rule […]
The bill includes $100 million for the renovation, construction, expansion, equipment, and improvement of facilities owned or leased by an Urban Indian Organization and an extension of 100% FMAP for […]
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