We are resilient. Our ways are resilient.
Every Tribe has its own culture, infrastructure, traditions, governance, financing, and health priorities that shape how health care is provided in each community. To understand the Tribal healthcare system in Washington, one must have a broad understanding of the factors that play into the uniqueness of each Tribal community and the holistic approach most Tribes have for addressing health priorities. While the foundation for the health service delivery system in Tribal communities is the federal Indian health care system described above, adequate funding within this system has never been achieved. Third-party revenue from âalternate resourcesâ has become as important for Tribal and UIHO health clinicâs base budget as federally appropriated funds. One of the largest sources of third-party reimbursement has been the Medicaid program. The stability of this revenue-generating source is vital to clinic operations. Any reduction in this source of funding would result in cuts to basic Tribal health services. AIHC supports Tribes and UIHOs in their relationships with the state agencies to identify and implement improvements to AI/AN access to care. AIHC also provides assistance to Tribes and UIHOs to maximize IHCP payments by ensuring adherence to federal laws by state agencies and their contractors.
Example letter from AIHC to HCA 2019 – COMING SOON
Documents to link to:
- WA Issuer Requirements
- Model Indian Health Care Provider Indian Addendum
- AI/AN Income Exemptions
- Washington State Tribal Centric health plan agreement
- IHCP Evaluation of Washington State MC
- Link to HCA Website – Model Managed Care Contracts
- The ACA, the Service, and the Indian Health Care Delivery System
More info coming soon on these topics:
- Medicaid Transformation
- Electronic Health Records
- Native Hub
- Video of âWhatâs the Violationâ with Insurance Carriers training
- For more on the Indian Health Delivery – Washington State see