2013- Indian Affairs Response to Issued Raised at the January and April 2013 SGAC Meetings
Response from the Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs to the SGAC on issues discussed at the January and April 2013 meetings.
Advisory Committees
2015- SGAC Letter: Budget Needs of Tribal Courts in PL 280 States
In 2015, SGAC requested a status report regarding the Bureau of Indian Affairs’ progress in developing a report to Congress on the funding needs of Tribal Courts in P.L. 83-280 States.
2015- SGAC Letter: Recommendations to Improve Coordination and Communication with Self-Governance Tribes
In 2015, SGAC recommended that Indian Affairs take a number of steps to improve coordination and communication with Self-Governance Tribes, including: BIA must notify Self-Governance Tribes of grant opportunities and be on equal footing for the evaluation of grant recipients. All BIA offices should communicate with Self-Governance Tribes, not just OSG. More Self-Governance Training needed …
2015- TSGAC Letter: Comments Submitted In Response to Notice of Tribal Consultation: Section 102(c) of the Veterans Access, Choice and Accountability Act of 2014
In 2015, TSGAC submitted comments on the feasibility and advisability of the Indian Health Service and Tribal Health Programs entering into agreements with the VA for reimbursement of the costs of direct care services provided to eligible Veterans who are not American Indian or Alaska Native.
2014- TSGAC Letter: Comments on IHS Proposed Rule entitled “Payment for Physician and Other Health Care Professional Services Purchased by Indian Health Programs and Medical Charges Associated with Non-Hospital-Based Care,” 79 Fed. Reg. 72160
In 2015, TSGAC voiced strong support for expanding Medicare-Like Rates beyond hospital-based providers and noted that the IHS Proposed Rule is a good step towards achieving that goal. However, as drafted, the Proposed Rule does not provide the flexibility that is necessary to ensure continued access to care for American Indians and Alaska Natives through …