Public Meeting at Ramada Inn: Proposed Revisions to IHS Eligibility Regulations in Oklahoma City

Item — Box: 3, Folder: 28

Identifier: CAC_CC_109_8.5_3_28_0035

Staff Only

The meeting at Ramada Inn in Oklahoma City was chaired by IHS staff members and attended by representatives from various tribes in Oklahoma. Many speakers expressed opposition to proposed changes in IHS eligibility regulations, citing concerns about overcrowding, funding, and the original purpose of the Indian Health Service. Suggestions were made for establishing a blood quantum as a condition of eligibility and concerns were raised about the potential impact on staffing and recruitment. Attendees were encouraged to submit written comments for the record.

Dates

1981-01-01 - 1981-12-31

Language of Materials

English

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