
Enrolling in Health Coverage During COVID-19 Saves Lives, Helps Tribal Communities
By Kristen Bitsuie, Tribal Health Care Outreach and Education Policy Coordinator, National Indian Health Board Understanding health insurance coverage can be complicated – especially during the current COVID-19 pandemic. Thankfully, every Indian Health Service (IHS) facility or Tribal health clinic has a Patient Benefits Coordinator or Enrollment Assister to help American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) individuals and families explore their health coverage options,…