AIHC is seeking a Native Artist to design a new logo for our Tribal Assisters program. Tribal Assisters are Benefits Coordinators that work at IHS clinics and help patients sign up for coverage using the WA Healthplan Finder. Deadline to submit is your logo Wednesday, April 16, 2025. Questions and submissions should be sent to Read More
The American Indian Health Commission is starting a book club! Are you interested in reading more books by Native authors? Do you want to spend more time in community with others discussing themes such as reciprocity, Indigenous food sovereignty, maybe some poetry? Our book club is for you! AIHC Book Club will meet every other Read More
American Indian Health Commission has these top 3 priorities for the 2025 Legislative Session that we have been discussing with legislators. See below chart for current status on each priority. Traditional Indian Medicines: Providing Medicaid reimbursement for Traditional Indian Medicine Practitioners. HB 1583 2/18/2025 – Passed out of House Healthcare and Wellness Committee 2/26/2025 – Read More
Upcoming Delegates Meeting – February 5, 2025 Hosted at the Office of Tribal Public Health & Relations, Office of Policy, Planning and Evaluation, Washington State Department of Health. See invite sent from info@aihc-wa.com for more details on how to get there and parking. Join us in welcoming three new staff members! Upcoming Events From the Read More
AIHC’s Executive Director was interviewed by Native News Online earlier this about ask for federal reimbursement through Medicaid for Traditional Indian Medicines. Click here to read more about her thoughts on the importance and value of this, as well as the need for ongoing cultural sensitivity on the topic. https://nativenewsonline.net/health/washington-s-american-indian-health-commission-asks-state-to-cover-traditional-healing Read More
Yesterday AIHC Executive Director Vicki Lowe, along with Kelly Cooper from DOH and Brinn Brady from WSALPHO, participated in a panel discussion for the State Board of Health to review 2025 Legislative Priorities ahead of Washington State’s next Legislative season, which kicks off next week. One priority that AIHC is asking the Legislature to consider Read More
American Indian Health Commission and Office of the Insurance Commissioner have partnered on guidance documentation for health insurance providers who work with Indian Health Care Provides and American Indian and Alaska Natives to ensure federal and state laws, many of which have been in place for decades, are not ignored. Click here to read or Read More
Please have patience while we work on transitioning everything to our new site. If there is any information you regularly come here for that you are not able to find, please reach out to info@aihc-wa.com for assistance. We hope you like the new look and feel, new layout, and some new features. Thanks!AIHC Staff and Read More