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This bill creates a comprehensive framework to improve healthcare access and services for American Indians in Nevada. It establishes the Tribal Health Authority Council, a new body composed of directors of tribal health care facilities and representatives from various agencies, which will serve as the primary advisory group on American Indian health issues. The bill authorizes Indian tribes to determine presumptive Medicaid eligibility, requiring the Department of Health and Human Services to provide necessary resources, training, and technical assistance to tribes for making these determinations. The legislation also creates an Account for Tribal Health to fund the Council's activities and mandates that the Council periodically assess the health of American Indians, develop plans to increase healthcare access, and identify barriers to care. Additionally, the bill allows the Council to request up to two legislative measures related to their work and requires the Director of the Department of Health and Human Services to collaborate on developing a proposal to reinvest federal Medicaid funds specifically for American Indian health services. The bill aims to address healthcare disparities and improve health outcomes for American Indians in Nevada by creating a dedicated, supportive infrastructure for their healthcare needs.

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https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/12539/Overview