State Health Updates
State updates as of November 8, 2024.
Center for Health Care Strategies – Carolyn Ingram; National Academy for State Health Policy – Alice Weiss; New Mexico Human Services Department – Priscilla Caverly
The coverage expansions in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) could have profound impacts on American Indian and Alaskan Native (AI/AN) populations. In addition to special eligibility and enrollment rules, there are also considerations for the intersection of ACA coverage expansions with the existing Indian Health Service. Health reform not only provides an opportunity for increased access to care for American Indian populations but also promoting tribal engagement. This webinar addressed the impact of ACA provisions on AI/AN populations, with special insight from New Mexico regarding its ongoing work in this area. The slides emphasize the importance of promoting State-Tribal collaboration through tribal consultations and other mediums.
A related issue brief on this topic is also available.