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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_47_36_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Appeal for Change in Indian Health Program Policy
- Date:
- 1963-12-14
- Creator:
- Belvin, Harry J.W., 1900-1986
- Policy Area:
- Health, Labor and Employment, Social Welfare
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Community health services--United States, Older people--Medical care--United States
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_47_36_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Expanding Indian Health Benefits for Widows: A Letter to Representative Carl Albert
- Date:
- 1964-01-01
- Creator:
- Belvin, Harry J.W., 1900-1986
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Health
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Religion, Drugs, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_47_37_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Indian Health Program Eligibility and Services Manual - Oklahoma City Area Office
- Date:
- 1964-02-21
- Creator:
- Belvin, Harry J.W., 1900-1986
- Policy Area:
- Taxation, Native Americans, Health
- Names:
- Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Oklahoma, Cherokee Nation, Seminole Nation, Ottawa Tribe, Chickasaw Nation
- Topic:
- Community health services--United States, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 88th (1963-1965)
![["The document includes correspondence between Carl Albert, M.C. and Harry J.W. Belvin regarding the eligibility of non-Indian widows of deceased beneficiaries of the Indian Health program to receive medical services. Bob Wade also writes to Chief Belvin, explaining the plight of his aged mother who is now ineligible for care at the PHS Indian Hospital in Talihina, Oklahoma. He expresses concern for his mother's health and financial situation, appealing for help in changing the policy that denies non-Indian widows access to medical services."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_47_36_0000-Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare-Public%20Health%20Service-Indian%20Health,%201964/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_47_36_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Appeal for Change in Indian Health Program Policy")
![["The document is in response to an inquiry about the Indian Health program, specifically regarding eligibility for non-Indian widows of beneficiaries of the program who were enrolled as members of the Five Civilized Tribes. The writer, Mrs. Sprague, mentions her sisters who are diabetics and in need of medical assistance. She expresses interest in the program and asks for more information on how to access funds for medicine and doctor bills. Mrs. Sprague also mentions her connection to Representative Carl Albert and her Choctaw heritage. She requests an early reply and states that none of them have applied for assistance from the Indian Health Service before."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_47_36_0000-Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare-Public%20Health%20Service-Indian%20Health,%201964/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_47_36_0005_thumbnail.jpg "Expanding Indian Health Benefits for Widows: A Letter to Representative Carl Albert")
![["This text outlines the policies, standards, and procedures for determining eligibility for Indian health services provided by the Division of Indian Health facilities under the jurisdiction of the Oklahoma City Area Office. It specifies the criteria for individuals to be considered beneficiaries, limitations to service, priorities for admission, preference for admission, responsibilities, and procedures for determining eligibility."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_47_37_0000-Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare-Public%20Health%20Service-Talihina%20Indian%20Hospital,%201964/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_47_37_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Indian Health Program Eligibility and Services Manual - Oklahoma City Area Office")