How American Indian People in Montana Receive Health Care
American Indian people in Montana receive health care through a mix of federal, tribal, and private providers. This explainer covers the basics.
Economic Effects of Medicaid Expansion on American Indians Report & Tribal Fact Sheets
This report analyzes how Montana’s Medicaid expansion has affected the health and economy of Native American communities in our state. Key findings include: Uninsurance rates declined from roughly 40% to 20% Between 2015 and 2019, Native American mortality rates improved by roughly 1.4% in Montana, in contrast with non-expansion states in which Native American mortality increased … Continued
Resource Guide: Promising THIP Programs
This resource guide was created to help tribes in planning and implementing Tiers 2 and 3 of the Montana Medicaid Tribal Health Improvement Program (THIP). At the request of the American Indian Health Leaders, the Montana Healthcare Foundation worked with Dr. Bruce Goldberg and Mary Dalton to review promising programs that are being used successfully … Continued
Repealing the ACA: Implications for American Indians
This report examines the impact of an Affordable Care Act repeal on American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/ANs). Authored by Dr. Donald Warne at North Dakota State University, in partnership with the National Indian Health Board, it highlights the specific effects of an ACA repeal. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and MTHF supported the research … Continued