Individuals enrolled in Apple Health (Medicaid), Public Employees Benefits Board, and School Employees Benefits Board coverage - and those accessing behavioral health services - will not experience a disruption in care due to the federal government shutdown. In addition, health care providers will continue to be paid for the services they provide. We will continue to monitor the situation closely and share updates if anything changes.
Have a meeting suggestion or want to be added to our contact list?
Tribes or the Health Care Authority (HCA) can initiate both of these types of meetings.
We will post materials as they become available; some materials will not be linked at first. To view all Dear Tribal Leader Letters (DTLLs), visit our resources page.
Note: You must be officially chosen by your Tribal Council as an elected official or appointed representative to participate in government-to-government discussions with the state.
| Date | Meeting type | Key topics | Related materials* |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 12 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
Consultation | SAMHSA Block grant |
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| July 16 1 - 2 p.m. |
Roundtable #2 | SAMHSA Block grant |
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| July 7 10 - 11 a.m. |
Roundtable #1 | SAMHSA Block grant |
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June 17 |
Consultation | AIR Consultation | |
| May 28 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
Listening Session | SAMHSA Block grant |
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| April 17 | Consultation | INA Restatement | |
| April 9 | Roundtable | INA Restatement | |
| April 1 | Workgroup #3 | INA Restatement | |
| March 28 | Workgroup #2 | INA Restatement | |
| March 27 | Workgroup #1 | INA Restatement | |
| March 10 | Consultation | Encounter rate reimbursement | |
| February 14 | Roundtable #2 | Encounter rate reimbursement | |
| February 12 | Listening session following Monthly Tribal Meeting | School-based programs | |
| January 24 | Roundtable #1 | Encounter rate reimbursement |
| Date | Meeting type | Key topics | Related materials* |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 5 Met on Zoom |
Consultation | Community Health Aide Program State Plan Amendment | |
| February 21 Met on Zoom |
Consultation | Pharmacy Point of Sale (POS) State Plan Amendment | |
| February 20 Met on Zoom |
Roundtable #1 | Community Health Aide Program State Plan Amendment |
This Tribal-state leaders workgroup expands existing opioid and behavioral health Tribal campaigns for Tribal communities in Washington State. Hosted by the Office of Indian Policy at the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) and facilitated by co-chairs from the Snoqualmie Tribe, HCA, and Department of Health (DOH).
Who: Tribal leaders, Indian health care providers, Tribal and Urban Indian Organizations, and state and federal Tribal partners
When: Fourth Wednesday of the month from 1 to 3 p.m.
Where: Join the meeting on Microsoft Teams
HCA contact: Lucilla Mendoza or Nakia DeMiero
| Date | Related materials |
|---|---|
| September 24, 2025 | |
| August 27, 2025 | |
| July 23, 2025 | |
| June 25, 2025 | |
| May 28, 2025 | |
| April 23, 2025 | |
| March 26, 2025 | |
| February 26, 2025 | |
| January 6, 2025 | |
| December 6, 2024 | |
| November 7, 2024 | |
| October 10, 2024 | |
| September 5, 2024 |
Held with HCA, the American Indian Health Commission, and Washington State Legislature
Who: Tribal leaders or their delegates
When: Tuesday, September 24, 2024, from 9 to 11 a.m.
Where: Zoom
Read the invite letter from former HCA Director Sue Birch.
Held with HCA, the Department of Health, American Indian Health Commission, and Washington Health Benefit Exchange
Who: Tribal leaders and health care providers
When: Second Wednesday of the month, from 1 to 5 p.m.
Where: Zoom
Who: Tribal health care billing staff
When: Fourth Wednesday of the month, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: Zoom
Who: Tribal health programs and MCOs discuss issues regarding managed care services, coverage, and payment to tribal health programs, including urban Indian health organizations
When: Quarterly, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in coordination with TCOW meeting
Where: Zoom
Who: Tribal leaders and health care providers
For more information, please visit the GIHAC webpage.
Coordinated by the American Indian Health Commission (AIHC)
Who: Tribal leaders and Indian health care providers, TCBHAB board members, tribal and urban Indian organizations, state and federal tribal partners
When: Third Wednesday of the month, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: Zoom
Website: AIHC website
HCA contact: Lucilla Mendoza
Coordinated by the American Indian Health Commission (AIHC), Health Management Associates (HMA)
Who: Tribal leaders and Indian health care providers, TCBHAB board members, Tribal and urban Indian organizations, state and federal Tribal partners
When: Third Wednesday of the month, from 9 to 10 a.m., in coordination with TCBHAB meetings
Where: Zoom
Website: CRIS committee page
HCA contact: Lucilla Mendoza
Coordinated by AIHC
Who: Tribal leaders and Indian health care providers, Tribal and urban Indian organizations, state and federal Tribal partners
When: Third Wednesday of the month, from 9 to 10 a.m., in coordination with TCBHAB meetings
Where: Zoom
Website: AIHC website
HCA contact: Lucilla Mendoza
Aren Sparck
Tribal affairs administrator
360-725-1649
Mike Longnecker
Billing program specialist
360-725-1315
Lucilla Mendoza
Behavioral health administrator
360-725-1834