In this Edition: 🏛 National Policy Convenings: State of Indian Nations, Executive Council Winter Session, Tribal Summit, and Family Welfare Hill Day 💰 Fiscal Year 2028 Indian Health Service Budget […]
On February 3, 2026, Congress passed a three-bill appropriations minibus for fiscal year (FY) 2026, which included the appropriations bill for Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor-HHS). The bill includes $116.6 billion for the Department of Health and […]
On January 16, 2026, Friendship House Association of American Indians welcomed California Governor Gavin Newsom and state officials to celebrate a landmark $31.4 million state investment in The Village SF, a Native-led approach to housing and healing in San Francisco. […]
In this Edition: 💰 $5 Million Increase for Urban Indian Health in Fiscal Year 2027 📄 2025 Policy Assessment Released 🏥 Indian Health Service Realignment: Comments Due February 9 ⚖ Court […]
On December 29, 2025, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced all 50 states will receive awards under the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), which was created in […]
Fresno American Indian Health Project recently gathered community members, staff, and partners to mark the opening of its newly renovated Native Wellness and Youth Services spaces. The moment reflects continued investment in […]
On January 5, 2026, the House and Senate Appropriations Full Committee released a three bill appropriations minibus for fiscal year (FY) 2026 entitled the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water […]
On November 25, 2025, NCUIH joined the Partnership for Medicaid in a letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Mehmet Oz sharing requests and recommendations regarding the implementation of the […]
The Policy Assessment informs Urban Indian Organizations policy priorities for 2026, identifies barriers to closing funding gaps, opportunities to strengthen the workforce, and building community resources for Urban Native communities. […]
In this Edition: 📊 Government Shutdown Ended & FY 2025 Funding Extended 🤝 NCUIH at the 2025 NCAI Annual Convention & Marketplace 💻 NCUIH Comment Submission on IHS Health IT Modernization 🏷 NCUIH Requests […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 17, 2025) – On December 8, 2025, the NCUIH sent a letter to HRSA Administrator, Thomas J. Engels, to request an exemption for UIOs […]
On December 8, 2025, the National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH) sent a letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Administrator, Thomas J. Engels, to request an […]
On December 12, 2025, the National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH)-endorsed legislation, the Bridging Agency Data Gaps & Ensuring Safety (BADGES) for Native Communities Act (S.390) unanimously passed the Senate and will now […]
The expansion of the Billings Urban Indian Health and Wellness Center with the new Eagle Seeker Clinic marks a significant milestone for urban Native health in Montana. As most American […]
On December 5, 2025, the IHS Chief of Staff released a letter to Tribal and Urban Indian Leaders in response to requests for additional opportunities and added more in-person sessions […]
The Department of Veterans Affairs has launched the Veterans Wellness Path app, created with input from Native American and Alaska Native Veterans. The app supports the transition from military service […]
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