Native America Calling

Today, August 29 – Hurdles ahead for Native Medicaid recipients

Millions of low-income people will lose Medicaid coverage over the next year after a pandemic safety net is expiring. Native Americans are among the populations that are especially affected by the coming changes. We’ll find out the important information and what people can do to prepare.

To join the discussion, call 1-800-996-2848

GUESTS

Kristen Bitsuie (Navajo), tribal health care reform outreach and education policy coordinator for the Tribal Health Reform Resource Center, a project of the National Indian Health Board

Kitty Marx, director of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Division of Tribal Affairs

Kris Winterowd, State Health Insurance Assistance Program and Senior Medicare Patrol program manager for the New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department