Medicaid coverage for traditional health care practices for American Indians and Alaska Natives.

The bill amends the Medicaid program to include coverage for traditional health care practices for American Indians and Alaska Natives. It requires the Health Care Authority to apply for a waiver from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to provide this coverage through Indian Health Service facilities or those operated by tribes or tribal organizations. The waiver must be approved by September 1, 2025.

Medicaid coverage for traditional health care practices for American Indians and Alaska Natives.

The bill amends the Medicaid program to include coverage for traditional health care practices for American Indians and Alaska Natives. It requires the Health Care Authority to apply for a waiver from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to provide this coverage through Indian Health Service facilities or those operated by tribes or tribal organizations. The waiver must be approved by September 1, 2025.