Report on Public Meetings Regarding Proposed Revisions to IHS Eligibility Regulations, 1980-12-16

Item — Box: 3, Folder: 28

Identifier: CAC_CC_109_8.5_3_28_0018

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The text is a report from the Oklahoma City Area Indian Health Service on public meetings held to discuss proposed revisions to IHS eligibility regulations. Efforts were made to publicize the meetings through various means, and the meetings were held at different locations with IHS staff presenting information and receiving input. The majority of viewpoints expressed were against the proposed changes, citing concerns about the potential negative impact on IHS resources and the right to health care promised by treaty. The report requests serious consideration of establishing a blood quantum as a condition of eligibility.

Dates

1980-12-16

Language of Materials

English

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