October 19, 2021 | Issue 21-33 |
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House Passes Continuing Resolution to Avoid Government Shutdown |
On Tuesday, September 20 the U.S. House of Representatives passed a temporary, stop-gap funding measure 220-211 to avoid a government shutdown from occurring on September 30.
The continuing resolution would keep the federal government running, including the Indian Health Service, through December 3.
The continuing resolution will now be considered in the United States Senate where the measure would give Congress nine additional weeks to negotiate spending bills for the rest of Fiscal Year 2022.
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UPDATES FROM THE FEDERAL & STATE ADMINISTRATIONS |
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WHCNAA Nation to National Dialogue |
On October 27, and October 28, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in collaboration with other federal agencies, will host a Nation-to-Nation dialogue on the ongoing COVID-19 response. Feedback taken from this dialogue will be used to inform the White House Council on Native American Affairs (WHCNAA) on what methodologies need to be revised or changed in relation to the COVID-19 federal response. Written comments and recommendations on the mandatory funding approaches can be submitted to consultation@hhs.gov by November 5, 2021.
Wednesday, October 27, 2021 @ 2:00 – 4:00 PM ET
Telephone: 833 568 8864 US Toll-free
Meeting ID: 161 505 3809
Thursday, October 28, 2021 @ 2:00 – 4:00 PM ET
Telephone: 833 568 8864 US Toll-free
Meeting ID: 160 452 7474
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Update on this Year’s Medicare Open Enrollment |
The Medicare Open Enrollment period begins October 15, 2021 and will end on December 7, 2021. If an individual enrolls during this time, Medicare health care coverage will begin on January 1, 2022. During this time individuals should assess their current health care coverage and determine if the plan they have now meets their needs. Items to consider when enrolling in a plan or switching plans include, checking to see if your doctors are still in network, understanding that the lowest cost plan may not be the best for your specific health care needs, remembering to check the deductible or lowest monthly premium of the plan and understanding that some plans have extra benefits associated with them. It is important for you and your Tribal community to assess current health care plans, especially for elders. For more information on Tribal resources when selecting Medicare coverage click here. To order materials for your Tribal community on Medicare health care coverage click here. To compare your current plan or to find the best plan for you, please visit, Medicare.gov. For enrolment assistance 24 hours a day please call 1-800-MEDICARE.
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White House Announces 2021 Tribal Nations Summit |
On September 21, 2021, The White House announced that the 2021 White House Tribal Nations Summit will occur the week of November 8, 2021. Specific dates and times will be shared in a follow-up announcement. This year the Summit will take place virtually.
The Summit allows Tribal leaders and officials from the highest levels of the Administration to engage in robust and meaningful dialogue on key issues, policy initiatives, and goals for Indian Country. Additional details about the Summit are forthcoming.
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Listening Session on updates to the CIIHE |
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CMS TTAG October 2021 Virtual Face-to-Face Meeting |
October 27, 2021 12:30 PM – 5:30 PM Eastern
October 28, 2021 12:30 PM – 5:30 PM Eastern
All persons participating or attending the TTAG Virtual Meeting will need to register through the following website:
After you register you will receive a confirmation email with your personal link to the meeting.
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Administration for Children and Families Seeking Nominations for Tribal Advisory Committee |
- Billings Alternate
- California Alternate
Vacancies will be filled on a rolling basis. Click here to learn more.
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New Funding Opportunity from NIH for a Resource Center to Serve American Indian and Alaska Native Populations |
On August 9, the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) National Institute of Minority Health and Health Disparities released a funding opportunity for a selected resource center to provide both support and technical assistance for Tribal Epidemiology centers. This funding is being awarded to aid in research and data science capacity relating to American Indian and Alaska Native populations. If awarded this funding, the center would begin work in July of 2022. If you or an organization within your Tribal community is interested in receiving these funds, please submit a letter of intent by October 30, 2021. To apply online click here.
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HRSA Seeking Nominations for a Tribal Advisory Council |
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is seeking nominations for their Tribal Advisory Council (TAC). These individuals are required to be Tribal officials who have the authority within their Tribe to act on behalf of their communities and who represent the collective views of the Tribes in the area from which they were nominated. These individuals when nominated will serve a length of two years before new nominations will take place. Currently, the areas open for nomination include the Albuquerque Area, California Area, Phoenix Area, and the Tucson Area. To see the work the National Indian Health Board (NIHB) has done on Tribal Advisory Committees please click here. Eligibility criteria for those interested in applying can be found here.
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Visit the NIHB COVID-19 Tribal Resource Center at:
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