Appeal for Change in Indian Health Program Policy
Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_47_36_0003
Dates
- August 3, 1963
- 88th Congress (1963-1965)
Scope and Contents
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.
Extent
12 pages
Creator
Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
Congress 88th (1963-1965)
Policy Area Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Community health services--United States; Older people--Medical care--United States
Tribal Affiliation Choctaw Indians
Congress 88th (1963-1965)
Policy Area Indians of North America--Oklahoma; Community health services--United States; Older people--Medical care--United States
Tribal Affiliation Choctaw Indians
- TypeDeliverableUnit
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository