Supreme Court Victory for Tribal Healthcare Regarding Fair Funding for Contract Support Costs
The Supreme Court has ruled in the case BECERRA, SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, ET AL. v. SAN CARLOS APACHE TRIBE that the Indian Health Service (IHS) must pay our tribes for contract support costs when we, as tribal members, manage our own healthcare programs. This decision ensures fair funding and empowers us, supporting our tribal sovereignty. When we…