Federal Policy Issue Archives
President signs into law the Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of2009 (CHIPRA)
Dear Tribal Leader:
On February 4,2009, the President signed into law the Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of2009 (CHIPRA), Public Law 111-3.
The law contains provisions that directly affect both the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) under title XXI ofthe Social Security Act (the Act)
and the Medicaid Program under title XIX ofthe Act. On February 17,2009, the President signed into law the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (the Recovery Act)
to jumpstart the economy, create or save millions ofjobs, and modernize our Nation’s health care, schools, and infrastructure.
2009 Legislative Plan and Transition Recommendations (PDF)
Letter to Tribal leaders from Acting IHS Area Director
NPAIHB Economic Stimulus Package And Indian Health Infrastructure Recommendations
Read the Recommendations presented on behalf of the Northwest Tribes (PDF)
View Additional Attachments (PDF)
Tribal Technical Advisory Group (TTAG) Strategic Plan Letter
Roselyn Tso CoPay Letter - May 18
2008 Legislative Plan Prepared for the 110th Congress Second Session
