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Appeal for Change in Indian Health Program Policy

 Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_47_36_0003
Appeal for Change in Indian Health Program Policy
Appeal for Change in Indian Health Program Policy

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
  • TypeDeliverableUnit

Repository Details

Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository

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