Medicaid and American Indians and Alaska Natives

Read the Summary of Findings (and Issue Brief,Appendices and End Notes) from the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation. It provides an “overview of the health needs of American Indians and Alaska Natives, discusses the role of Medicaid and the potential impact of the Medicaid expansion for this population, and summarizes new guidance from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) that expands the scope of Medicaid services provided to American Indians and Alaska Natives that may qualify for 100% federal match.”