Outreach & Education Resources
Guidance for informational materials available to American Indian Alaska Native (AI/AN) beneficiaries, providers, and relevant health professionals on CMS programs.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: February 11, 2020
The CMS Division of Tribal Affairs is responsible for creating and disseminating informational materials to American Indian Alaska Native (AI/AN) beneficiaries, providers, and relevant health professionals on CMS programs. This includes multimedia (video & radio), printed materials, webinars and training materials. Many of these materials were developed in collaboration with HHS (Intergovernmental External Affairs), the Indian Health Service, the CMS TTAG, and national Indian organizations. These materials can be downloaded from this page or ordered from the CMS warehouse. Click on below links to access materials.
Public Service Announcements (PSAs)
Power Point Presentations
American Indians and Alaska Natives in the Marketplace (PPTX)
Scenerios: American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Special Tribal Provisions (PPTX)
Tribal Specific Brochures
Health Coverage for AI/AN College Students
Behavioral Health brochure (PDF)
Important CMS Enrollment Dates (PDF)
Healthy Students brochure (PDF)
Employer Sponsored Insurance & Affordability (PDF)
Employer Sponsored Insurance For Your Family (PDF)
Medicare Prescription Drug Plans for American Indians and Alaska Natives (PDF)
CHIP, Medicaid, Medicare, and the Health Insurance Marketplace at a Glance (PDF)
Bringing Better Health to Native Communities (PDF)
The Value of Health Insurance: American Indian
The Value of Health Insurance: Alaska Native
Coverage to Care Tribal Brochure (PDF)
Tribal Glossary Brochure (PDF)
Long Term Supports & Services Brochure (PDF)
Medicare Savings Programs for AI/ANs Brochure (PDF)
Essential Health Benefits for AI/ANs (PDF)
Health Insurance 101 for Alaska Natives (PDF)
Health Insurance 101 for American Indians (PDF)
Tribal Specific Fact Sheets and Bookmark
Children’s Health Insurance Plan Basics (PDF)
Medicaid Flyers
To help support outreach and enrollment efforts, the Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services (CMCS) is offering a set of Medicaid Flyers that are aimed at helping AIAN consumers understand the basics:
- Who is eligible for Medicaid and CHIP?
- What benefits do the programs provide?
- How can individuals enroll?
The materials are for use in AIAN communities where it is important to discuss specific protections for applicants and beneficiaries. You can now customize print materials for use in your community.
Four Samples of Customizable Flyers:
Boy on bike (PDF) Family (PDF) Man (PDF) Mom Kissing Girl (PDF)
Posters
Five printed CHIP posters were created with sports themes to be distributed in Tribal communities, schools and health centers to encourage enrollment in Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program and the Marketplace.
Lacrosse 3 Girls Playing (PDF)
Public Service Announcements (PSAs)
Each month the CMS Division of Tribal Affairs develops a monthly message in both radio and print to share with tribal communities. This year the monthly radio messages can be heard each week on KTNN in Window Rock, AZ; KILI in Pine Ridge, SD; KEYA in Belcourt, ND and Koahnic Broadcasting Corp (Native Voice One, Native America Calling and Earth Songs).
Along with the radio PSAs, monthly drop-in “news shorts” are running in five tribal newspapers, Indian Country Today, Navajo Times, Juneau Empire, Cherokee Phoenix, and Seminole Tribune.
Please feel free to download and share these messages with your local community.
Radio PSAs
2017
July
Title: Beat the Heat of High Medical Costs
Description: Don’t let medical bills burn you this summer. Make sure your children are covered. Your children may qualify for free or reduced cost insurance through Medicaid or CHIP. Learn more at go.cms.gov/nativehealth or call 1-800-318-2596
Watch on Youtube:
Beat the Heat of High Medical Costs (English)
Beat the Heat of High Medical Costs (Lakota)
Beat the Heat of High Medical Costs (Navajo)
Beat the Heat of High Medical Costs (Ojibwe)
Beat the Heat of High Medical Costs (Yupik)
Beat the Heat of High Medical Costs (Zuni)
Listen on SoundCloud:
Beat the Heat of High Medical Costs (English)
Beat the Heat of High Medical Costs (Lakota)
Beat the Heat of High Medical Costs (Navajo)
Beat the Heat of High Medical Costs (Ojibwe)
Beat the Heat of High Medical Costs (Yupik)
Beat the Heat of High Medical Costs (Zuni)
June
Title: Fathers insure your children
Description: Fatherhood is an adventure. Keep your family healthy. Sign them up for health insurance. Your children may qualify for free or reduced cost insurance through Medicaid or CHIP. Learn more at go.cms.gov/nativehealth or call 1-800-318-2596
Watch on Youtube:
Fathers Insure Your Children (English)
Fathers Insure Your Children (Lakota)
Fathers Insure Your Children (Navajo)
Fathers Insure Your Children (Ojibwe)
Fathers Insure Your Children (Yupik)
Fathers Insure Your Children (Zuni)
Listen on SoundCloud:
Fathers Insure Your Children (English)
Fathers Insure Your Children (Lakota)
Fathers Insure Your Children (Navajo)
Fathers Insure Your Children (Ojibwe)
Fathers Insure Your Children (Yupik)
Fathers Insure Your Children (Zuni)
May
Title: Coverage for Healthy Moms and Babies
Description: Moms and babies deserve the best health care. Enroll in insurance through the Marketplace, CHIP, or Medicaid to get coverage for prenatal care, delivery, well-baby visits, breastfeeding help, and more. Learn more at www.medicaid.gov or call 1-800-318-2596.
Watch on Youtube:
Coverage for Healthy Moms and Babies (English)
Coverage for Healthy Moms and Babies (Lakota)
Coverage for Healthy Moms and Babies (Navajo)
Coverage for Healthy Moms and Babies (Ojibwe)
Coverage for Healthy Moms and Babies (Yupik)
Coverage for Healthy Moms and Babies (Zuni)
Listen on SoundCloud:
Coverage for Healthy Moms and Babies (English)
Coverage for Healthy Moms and Babies (Lakota)
Coverage for Healthy Moms and Babies (Navajo)
Coverage for Healthy Moms and Babies (Ojibwe)
Coverage for Healthy Moms and Babies (Yupik)
Coverage for Healthy Moms and Babies (Zuni)
April
Title: Insurance Keeps Children Healthy
Description: Tribal communities can work with parents to keep children healthy and happy. Enroll Native children in health insurance through the Marketplace, CHIP, or Medicaid to give them access to the care they need. Healthy children are the future of strong communities. Learn more at www.medicaid.gov or call 1-800-318-2596.
Watch on Youtube:
Insurance Keeps Children Healthy (English)
Insurance Keeps Children Healthy (Lakota)
Insurance Keeps Children Healthy (Navajo)
Insurance Keeps Children Healthy (Ojibwe)
Insurance Keeps Children Healthy (Yupik)
Insurance Keeps Children Healthy (Zuni)
Listen on SoundCloud:
Insurance Keeps Children Healthy (English)
Insurance Keeps Children Healthy (Lakota)
Insurance Keeps Children Healthy (Navajo)
Insurance Keeps Children Healthy (Ojibwe)
Insurance Keeps Children Healthy (Yupik)
Insurance Keeps Children Healthy (Zuni)
March
Title: Filing Your 2016 Indian Health Insurance Tax Exemption
Description: Filing your 2016 taxes? Under the Affordable Care Act, American Indians and Alaska Natives who did not have health insurance in 2016 can claim an exemption. To claim an exemption for the 2016 tax year, use form 8965 when you file your income taxes. Call 1-800-318-2596 or visit healthcare.gov
Watch on Youtube:
Filing Your 2016 Indian Health Insurance Tax Exemption (English)
Filing Your 2016 Indian Health Insurance Tax Exemption (Lakota)
Filing Your 2016 Indian Health Insurance Tax Exemption (Navajo)
Filing Your 2016 Indian Health Insurance Tax Exemption (Ojibwe)
Filing Your 2016 Indian Health Insurance Tax Exemption (Yupik)
Filing Your 2016 Indian Health Insurance Tax Exemption (Zuni)
Listen on SoundCloud:
Filing Your 2016 Indian Health Insurance Tax Exemption (English)
Filing Your 2016 Indian Health Insurance Tax Exemption (Lakota)
Filing Your 2016 Indian Health Insurance Tax Exemption (Navajo)
Filing Your 2016 Indian Health Insurance Tax Exemption (Ojibwe)
Filing Your 2016 Indian Health Insurance Tax Exemption (Yupik)
Filing Your 2016 Indian Health Insurance Tax Exemption (Zuni)
February
Title: Heart Healthy Native Women Starts with You
Description: Heart healthy Native women starts with you. Wear red this month to raise awareness that heart disease is a leading cause of death for Native women. And sign up for insurance to keep your heart healthy. Call 1-800-318-2596 or visit healthcare.gov.
Watch on Youtube:
Heart healthy Native women starts with you (English)
Heart healthy Native women starts with you (Lakota)
Heart healthy Native women starts with you (Navajo)
Heart healthy Native women starts with you (Ojibwe)
Heart healthy Native women starts with you (Yupik)
Heart healthy Native women starts with you (Zuni)
Listen on SoundCloud:
Heart healthy Native women starts with you (English)
Heart healthy Native women starts with you (Navajo)
Heart healthy Native women starts with you (Ojibwe)
Heart healthy Native women starts with you (Lakota)
Heart healthy Native women starts with you (Yupik)
Heart healthy Native women starts with you (Zuni)
JANUARY
Title: Start the New Year Right with Health Insurance
Description: Do you want to lose weight, quit your vices, get healthy, and be happy in 2017? Health insurance offers free preventive benefits to help you meet your resolutions. Get free blood pressure and cholesterol screening, nutrition counseling, and vaccines. Find out more. Call 1-800-318-2596 or visit healthcare.gov.
Watch on Youtube:
Start the New Year right with health insurance (English)
Start the New Year right with health insurance (Navajo)
Start the New Year right with health insurance (Ojibwe)
Start the New Year right with health insurance (Lakota)
Start the New Year right with health insurance (Yupik)
Start the New Year right with health insurance (Zuni)
Listen on SoundCloud:
Start the New Year right with health insurance (English)
Start the New Year right with health insurance (Lakota)
Start the New Year right with health insurance (Navajo)
Start the New Year right with health insurance (Ojibwe)
Start the New Year right with health insurance (Yupik)
Start the New Year right with health insurance (Zuni)
2016
DECEMBER:
Title: Look to the Future…
Description: College? Career? Family? Don’t let illness or injury keep you from your goals. American Indians and Alaska Natives under 26 may qualify to stay on their parents’ health insurance plan. To apply and get covered in the Marketplace. Call 1-800-318-2596 or visit healthcare.gov
Watch on Youtube:
Listen on SoundCloud:
NOVEMBER:
Title: Open Enrollment Today, Tomorrow...Anytime!
Description: American Indians and Alaska Natives can sign up for health insurance all year. But why wait? Sign up November 1–January 31. As soon as you get coverage, you can start taking control of your health. Call 1-800-318-2596 or visit healthcare.gov
Watch on Youtube:
Open Enrollment today, tomorrow...anytime! (English)
Open Enrollment today, tomorrow...anytime! (Navajo)
Open Enrollment today, tomorrow...anytime! (Ojibwe)
Open Enrollment today, tomorrow...anytime! (Lakota)
Open Enrollment today, tomorrow...anytime! (Yupik)
Open Enrollment today, tomorrow...anytime! (Zuni)
Listen on SoundCloud:
Open Enrollment today, tomorrow...anytime! (English)
Open Enrollment today, tomorrow...anytime! (Lakota)
Open Enrollment today, tomorrow...anytime! (Navajo)
Open Enrollment today, tomorrow...anytime! (Ojibwe)
Open Enrollment today, tomorrow...anytime! (Yupik)
Open Enrollment today, tomorrow...anytime! (Zuni)
OCTOBER:
Title: Prescription for Healthy Living
Description: Medicare (Part D) is your prescription for a healthy life. For anyone with Medicare, Part D provides access to affordable prescription drugs. Sign up for or switch your Part D plan during open enrollment from October 15 to December 7.
Watch on Youtube:
Prescription for Healthy Living (English)
Prescription for Healthy Living (Navajo)
Prescription for Healthy Living (Ojibwe)
Prescription for Healthy Living (Lakota)
Prescription for Healthy Living (Zuni)
Listen on SoundCloud:
Prescription for Healthy Living (English)
Prescription for Healthy Living (Lakota)
Prescription for Healthy Living (Navajo)
Prescription for Healthy Living (Ojibwe)
Prescription for Healthy Living (Yupik)
Prescription for Healthy Living (Zuni)
AUGUST:
Title: Our Health, Our Community
Description: Signing up for Medicaid upholds our traditional values of caring for family and community. Medicaid keeps your family healthy and provides money for your clinic to offer more and better services for everyone. Call 1-800-318-2596 or visit healthcare.gov/tribal
Watch on Youtube:
Our health, our community (English)
Our health, our community (Ojibwe)
Our health, our community (Lakota)
Our health, our community (Zuni)
Listen on SoundCloud:
Our health, our community (English)
Our health, our community (Lakota)
Our health, our community (Navajo)
Our health, our community (Ojibwe)
Our health, our community (Yupik)
Our health, our community (Zuni)
JULY:
Title: Bumps and Bruises Won’t Stop Your Summer Fun
Description: With Medicaid, you’ve got health care covered. Signing up is free and easy, and provides you with no-cost doctor’s visits; lab services and x-rays; children’s dental, vision, and hearing care. Find out if your family qualifies and sign up at healthcare.gov/tribal or call 1-800-318-2596.
Watch on Youtube:
Bumps and Bruises won't stop your summer fun (English)
Bumps and Bruises won't stop your summer fun (Lakota)
Bumps and Bruises won't stop your summer fun (Navajo)
Bumps and Bruises won't stop your summer fun (Ojibwe)
Bumps and Bruises won't stop your summer fun (Yupik)
Bumps and Bruises won't stop your summer fun (Zuni)
Listen on SoundCloud:
Bumps and bruises won’t stop your summer fun (English)
Bumps and bruises won’t stop your summer fun (Navajo)
Bumps and bruises won’t stop your summer fun (Ojibwe)
Bumps and bruises won’t stop your summer fun (Yupik)
Bumps and bruises won’t stop your summer fun (Zuni)
JUNE:
Title: Keep Your Family Healthy this Summer
Description: A radio PSA encouraging American Indians and Alaska Natives to get free immunizations, well-child visits, and stop-smoking programs this summer. www.healthcare.gov/tribal
Watch on Youtube:
Keep your family healthy this summer (English)
Keep your family healthy this summer (Lakota)
Keep your family healthy this summer (Navajo)
Keep your family healthy this summer (Ojibwe)
Keep your family healthy this summer (Yupik)
Keep your family healthy this summer (Zuni)
Listen on SoundCloud:
Keep your family healthy this summer (English)
Keep your family healthy this summer (Lakota)
Keep your family healthy this summer (Navajo)
Keep your family healthy this summer (Ojibwe)
Keep your family healthy this summer (Yupik)
Keep your family healthy this summer (Zuni)
MAY:
Title: Growing up can be hard. Paying for mental health care doesn’t have to be.
Description: Insurance includes free depression screenings and covers mental health and substance abuse treatment. Your family may qualify for free or low-cost coverage through Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Call 1-800-318-2596 or visit www.healthcare.gov/tribal
Watch on Youtube:
Growing up can be hard. Paying for mental health care doesn’t have to be. (English)
Growing up can be hard. Paying for mental health care doesn’t have to be. (Ojibwe)
Growing up can be hard. Paying for mental health care doesn’t have to be. (Yupik)
Growing up can be hard. Paying for mental health care doesn’t have to be. (Navajo)
Growing up can be hard. Paying for mental health care doesn’t have to be. (Lakota)
Growing up can be hard. Paying for mental health care doesn’t have to be. (Zuni)
Listen on SoundCloud:
Growing up can be hard. Paying for mental health care doesn’t have to be. (English)
Growing up can be hard. Paying for mental health care doesn’t have to be. (Ojibwe)
Growing up can be hard. Paying for mental health care doesn’t have to be. (Yupik)
Growing up can be hard. Paying for mental health care doesn’t have to be. (Navajo)
Growing up can be hard. Paying for mental health care doesn’t have to be. (Lakota)
Growing up can be hard. Paying for mental health care doesn’t have to be. (Zuni)
APRIL:
Title: Stretch Your Muscles, Not Your Bank Account
Description: Radio PSA informing American Indians and Alaska Natives that health coverage can protect them against injury-related medical bills.
Watch on Youtube:
Stretch Your Muscles, Not Your Bank Account (English)
Stretch Your Muscles, Not Your Bank Account (Zuni)
Stretch Your Muscles, Not Your Bank Account (Yupik)
Stretch Your Muscles, Not Your Bank Account (Ojibwe)
Stretch Your Muscles, Not Your Bank Account (Navajo)
Stretch Your Muscles, Not Your Bank Account (Lakota)
Listen on SoundCloud:
Stretch Your Muscles, Not Your Bank Account (English)
Stretch Your Muscles, Not Your Bank Account (Zuni)
Stretch Your Muscles, Not Your Bank Account (Yupik)
Stretch Your Muscles, Not Your Bank Account (Ojibwe)
Stretch Your Muscles, Not Your Bank Account (Navajo)
Stretch Your Muscles, Not Your Bank Account (Lakota)
MARCH:
Title: Claiming an Indian Exemption on Your Taxes
Description: American Indians and Alaska Natives who did not have health insurance in 2015 need to claim an Indian exemption for the 2015 Tax Year. To claim the exemption, use form 8965 when you file your income taxes. Questions? Call 1-800-318-2596 or visit www.healthcare.gov/tribal.
Watch on Youtube:
Claiming an Indian Exemption on Your Taxes (English)
Listen on SoundCloud:
Claiming an Indian Exemption on Your Taxes (English)
Claiming an Indian Exemption on Your Taxes (Ojibwe)
Claiming an Indian Exemption on Your Taxes (Navajo)
Claiming an Indian Exemption on Your Taxes (Lakota)
FEBRUARY:
Title: Wear Red for Native Women
Description: Wear your red dress with pride in February, and raise awareness that heart disease is a leading cause of death for American Indian and Alaska Native women. It can be prevented. Sign up for health coverage today at healthcare.gov/tribal or call 1-800-318-2596
Watch on Youtube:
Wear Red for Native Women (English)
Wear Red for Native Women (Yupik)
Wear Red for Native Women (Ojibwe)
Wear Red for Native Women (Zuni)
Wear Red for Native Women (Navajo)
Listen on SoundCloud:
Wear Red for Native Women (English)
Wear Red for Native Women (Zuni)
Wear Red for Native Women (Navajo)
Wear Red for Native Women (Ojibwe)
JANUARY:
Title:
Description: Raina Thiele, White House Liaison to American Indians and Alaska Natives, discusses health insurance and encourages enrollment. Learn more at healthcare.gov/tribal or call 1–800–318–2596. A message from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Watch on YouTube:
The Health of Native People is Important to Me (English)
Listen on SoundCloud:
The Health of Native People is Important to Me (English)
2015
DECEMBER:
Title: Nothing is Sweeter than Family: Insurance and Diabetes Care
Description: Health insurance gives you all the tools you need to manage diabetes and stay healthy. Get covered and enjoy the season. Learn more at healthcare.gov/tribal or call 1–800–318–2596. A message from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Listen on SoundCloud:
Nothing is Sweeter than Family (English)
Nothing is Sweeter than Family (Ojibwe)
Nothing is Sweeter than Family (Yupik)
Nothing is Sweeter than Family (Navajo)
Nothing is Sweeter than Family (Lakota)
NOVEMBER:
Title: Open Enrollment
Description: Audio PSA encouraging American Indians and Alaska Natives to sign up for health care coverage during the open enrollment period that begins November 1.
Listen on SoundCloud:
AUGUST:
Title: Back to School
Description: Radio PSA reminding Native American parents to get health coverage for their students.
Listen on SoundCloud:
Back to School (Yupik English)
Back to School Ojibwe (English)
Back to School (Navajo Female)
Back to School (Navajo English Male No Greet)
Back to School (Navajo English Male)
Back to School (Navajo English Female No Greet)
Back to School (Navajo English Female)
JULY:
Title: 50 Year Anniversary
Description: Radio PSA acknowledging the 50th anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid.
Listen on SoundCloud:
Happy Anniversary (Zuni English)
Happy Anniversary (Navajo Male)
Happy Anniversary (Navajo English Male No Greet)
Happy Anniversary (Navajo English Male)
Happy Anniversary (Navajo English Female No Greet)
Happy Anniversary (Navajo English Female)
JUNE:
Title: Nothing Funny
Description: Radio PSA by Native American comedian Mitch Factor encouraging parents to sign up for health insurance, because there’s nothing funny about not having it.
Listen on SoundCloud:
Nothing Funny (Zuni English Male)
Nothing Funny (Yupik English Male)
Nothing Funny (Ojibwe English Male)
Nothing Funny Navajo (English Male)
Nothing Funny Mitch Factor Menominee Greeting (English)
Nothing Funny Mitch Factor (English)
Nothing Funny (Lakota Male 30sec)
Nothing Funny (Lakota English Male)
MAY:
Title: Health Insurance for Women Like You
Description: Radio PSA listing health services for women that are covered by health insurance.
Listen on SoundCloud:
Womens Health (Ojibwe English)
Women's Health (Zuni English Female)
Women's Health Lakota (Female 33 sec)
Women's Health (Lakota Female 30 Sec)
2014
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Videos
The CMS Division of Tribal Affairs has developed a series of videos for the AI /AN populations.
Health Matters
Health matters to American Indians and Alaska Natives from all walks of life. This series of videos explores the many benefits of coverage from the Health Insurance Marketplace.
Health Matters
A Native comic, actor, track and field star, bull rider, jingle dress dancer, storyteller, and singer-songwriter describe why health coverage is important to them when it comes to family, injury, women’s health, diabetes care, and prescription coverage. Watch Video (6:20 minutes)
Health Matters to Young Adults
Nez Perce singer-songwriter Julia Keefe talks about how she is covered under her parents’ health care insurance until she is 26, and how that gives her the freedom to be creative because she doesn’t have to worry about her health. Watch Video (2:15 minutes)
Health Matters to Mothers
Umatilla Tribe champion jingle dress dancer Acosia Red Elk discusses the importance of health insurance to mothers like her, who are looking for coverage for women’s health issues like prenatal care, mental health and mammograms. Watch Video (2:07 minutes)
Health Matters to Athletes
Cherokee track and field star Jamie Loy discusses how health insurance provides coverage if athletes are injured. Watch Video (2 minutes)
Health Matters to Fathers
Menominee/Seminole stand-up comic Mitch Factor talks about how coverage for his whole family gives him peace of mind when he is on the road, because hospital stays, prescriptions, and specialists are covered. Watch Video (2:17 minutes)
Health Matters to Cowboys
Northern Cheyenne/Blackfeet bull rider Dakota Louis talks about how his rides in the rodeo put him at risk of injury, how health insurance can provide peace of mind, and the fact that many Natives are eligible for lower premiums and Medicaid. Watch Video (2:08 minutes)
Health Matters to Actress Kim Guerrero
Health care matters to Colville/Salish-Kootenai/Cherokee Actor Kim Guerrero. She discusses being an advocate for Native health and how Marketplace coverage can save American Indians and Alaska Natives from out-of-pocket costs. Watch Video (2:05 minutes)
Health Matters to Storyteller Gene Tagaban
Health care matters to American Indians and Alaska Natives. Tlingit/Cherokee storyteller Gene Tagaban discusses the prevalence of diabetes in his clan and the importance of carrying positive, healthy messages—like getting health insurance—to youth. Watch Video (2:15 minutes)
Other Videos
CHIP VIDEO: Partners in Health: Creating Healthy Communities [3:00]: developed for tribal communities and tribal clinic waiting rooms to encourage building of partnerships to make sure families know about opportunities for insurance offered by Medicaid, CHIP and the Health Insurance Marketplace.
Medicaid &The Children’s Health Insurance Program: Working Together for our Children For Our Future [8:00]: developed for tribal communities and tribal clinic waiting rooms to encourage families to enroll in Medicaid and CHIP programs.
Our Health, Our Community Medicare: Medicaid and CHIP outreach to American Indians/Alaska Natives [7:51]: developed as an enrollment video to encourage tribal communities to enroll in Medicare, Medicaid and CHIP programs.
A New Path to Health Care: Health Insurance Options for AIANs [6:56]: developed for tribal communities and tribal clinic waiting rooms to provide an overview of the Affordable Care Act, the AI AN specific provisions, what the ACA means for AI ANs and that AI ANs can continue to receive services from their local IHS, tribal or urban Indian clinic.
2015-2016 Upcoming Webinars
The CMS Division of Tribal Affairs will be scheduling webinars throughout the year covering a variety of topics on the Affordable Care Act, Medicare and Medicaid. For more information click on: http://go.cms.gov/ANAN-trainings
How to Order Tribal Products
A Tribal ordering page has been created and posted on the CMS.gov website for ordering tribal products directly from the warehouse. The list is updated monthly as more products are added. Please allow two weeks for your order to be completed. http://go.cms.gov/CMS-Tribal-Products
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