A Dear Tribal Leader letter and subsequent related statements made by HHS personnel on the issue of American Indian and Alaska Native (Al/AN) exemption from Medicaid work requirements revealed a startlingly poor understanding of the unique legal status of Indian tribes and their members under Federal law.
Merkley criticizes HHS for misunderstanding tribal sovereignty regarding Medicaid work requirements.
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