Appeal for Change in Indian Health Program Policy

Identifier:

CAC_CC_001_4_47_36_0003

Contributing Institution:

Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK

Title:

Appeal for Change in Indian Health Program Policy

Date Created:

1963-12-14

EDTF:

1963-12-14

Creator:

Belvin, Harry J.W., 1900-1986

Rights:

http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/

Language:

eng

Record Type:

correspondence

Collection:

Carl Albert Collection

Collection Finding Aid:

https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/146

Description:

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.

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)

Physical Location:

CAC_CC_1_4_47_36_0000, Box, 47, 36, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving

Location Represented:

United States (nation), Oklahoma (state)

Type:

Text

Extent:

12 Pages