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

The bill mandates the Washington State Health Care Authority to apply for a waiver from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to cover traditional health care practices for American Indians and Alaska Natives under Medicaid. These practices include community health aides, behavioral health aides, and dental health aides. The waiver aims to provide culturally appropriate care to Medicaid beneficiaries who can receive services through Indian Health Service facilities, tribal facilities, or urban Indian organizations. The waiver must be approved by July 1, 2026.

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

The bill mandates the Washington State Health Care Authority to apply for a waiver from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to cover traditional health care practices for American Indians and Alaska Natives under Medicaid. These practices include community health aides, behavioral health aides, and dental health aides. The waiver aims to provide culturally appropriate care to Medicaid beneficiaries who can receive services through Indian Health Service facilities, tribal facilities, or urban Indian organizations. The waiver must be approved by July 1, 2026.