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Consultations and meetings
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What's the difference between a Consultation and Roundtable?
- At a Consultation, we address issues and concerns and make decisions. Note: Only designated representatives of a Tribal Council (as an elected official or designee) can speak during the Consultation.
- At a Roundtable, we share and receive information. Oftentimes, a Roundtable occurs before the Consultation.
Tribes or the Health Care Authority (HCA) can initiate both of these types of meetings.
2025 Consultations and Roundtables
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* |
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| 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 |
Past meetings
- 2024
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Date Meeting type Key topics Related materials* March 5
Met on ZoomConsultation Community Health Aide Program State Plan Amendment February 21
Met on ZoomConsultation Pharmacy Point of Sale (POS) State Plan Amendment February 20
Met on ZoomRoundtable #1 Community Health Aide Program State Plan Amendment
Other regularly scheduled meetings
- Tribal Opioid/Fentanyl Prevention, Education and Awareness Campaign Workgroup
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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 DeMieroMeetings
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 - Washington State Tribal Opioid and Fentanyl Response Task Force
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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: ZoomRead the invite letter from former HCA Director Sue Birch.
- Monthly Tribal Meeting (MTM)
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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 - Tribal Compliance and Operations Workgroup (TCOW)
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Who: Tribal health care billing staff
When: Fourth Wednesday of the month, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: Zoom - Tribes – Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) meeting
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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 - Governor's Indian Health Advisory Council (GIHAC)
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Who: Tribal leaders and health care providers
For more information, please visit the GIHAC webpage.
- Tribal Centric Behavioral Health Advisory Board (TCBHAB)
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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 - Tribal 988 Crisis Response Improvement Strategy (CRIS) Subcommittee
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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 - AI/AN Opioid Response Workgroup (AI/AN ORW)
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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
Contact
Aren Sparck
Tribal affairs administrator
360-725-1649
Mike Longnecker
Billing program specialist
360-725-1315
Lucilla Mendoza
Behavioral health administrator
360-725-1834