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Appeal for Change in Indian Health Program Policy, 1963-08-03

 Item — Box: 47, Folder: 36
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_47_36_0003
Appeal for Change in Indian Health Program Policy
Appeal for Change in Indian Health Program Policy
The text includes correspondence between Carl Albert, M.C. and Harry J.W. Belvin regarding the eligibility of non-Indian widows of deceased beneficiaries of the Indian Health program to receive medical services. Bob Wade also writes to Chief Belvin, explaining the plight of his aged mother who is now ineligible for care at the PHS Indian Hospital in Talihina, Oklahoma. He expresses concern for his mother's health and financial situation, appealing for help in changing the policy that denies non-Indian widows access to medical services.

Dates

  • 1963-08-03

Language of Materials

English

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Extent

12 pages

Overview

88th (1963-1965)

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Related Materials

Choctaw Indians

General

Social Welfare; Health; Labor and Employment
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Repository Details

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