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American Indian and Alaska Native Beneficiaries
Links to the Indian Health Service and Other Related Sites
Indian Health Service
The Indian Health Service (IHS) is an agency within the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human
Services, and is responsible for providing federal health services to American Indians and
Alaska Natives. The provision of health services to members of federally recognized tribes
grew out of the special government to government relationship between the federal
government and Indian tribes. This relationship, established in 1787, is based on Article
I, Section 8 of the Constitution, and has been given form and substance by numerous
treaties, laws, Supreme Court decisions, and Executive Orders.
The National Indian Health Board is a non-profit organization that conducts research, policy analysis, program assessment and development, national and regional meeting planning, project management, and training and technical assistance programs. These services are provided to Tribes, Area Health Boards, Tribal organizations, Federal agencies, and private foundations.
National Congress of
American Indians
The National Congress of American Indians works to inform the public and Congress on the
governmental rights of American Indians and Alaska Natives. NCAI monitors federal policy
and coordinated efforts to inform federal decisions that affect tribal government
interests. Here you will find the document "An Introduction to Indian Nations in the
United States."
Senate Committee on Indian Affairs
Administration for Native Americans
Department of Labor - JTPA Act
State and Federal Medicaid Contacts
