Indian Health Service: Most American Indians and Alaska Natives Potentially Eligible for Expanded Health Coverage, but Action Needed to Increase Enrollment

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By Kathleen M. King (au)
Year: 2013
Pages: 76
Binding Paperback
ISBN 978-1-4578-4869-8

Product Code: 1457848694

Description

The Indian Health Service (IHS) provides care to American Indians and Alaska Natives through a system of health care facilities. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) provides states the option to expand their Medicaid programs and creates new health care coverage options, including for American Indians and Alaska Natives, beginning in 2014. This report (1) estimated the number of American Indians and Alaska Natives potentially eligible for the expanded and new coverage options; and (2) reviewed efforts by IHS, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), states, tribal organizations, and facilities to promote enrollment of American Indians and Alaska Natives in current programs and expanded and new coverage options, and any challenges associated with their enrollment. Tables and figures. This is a print on demand reoprt.

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