AHCCCS Tribal Consultation
AHCCCS created and incorporated a tribal consultation policy as a result of the formal direction issued by former Governor Janet Napolitano in 2006. The AHCCCS Tribal Liaison is the point of contact responsible for implementing the policy as necessary and responding to tribal concerns. As a result, Tribal Consultation has been implemented on many AHCCCS program and policy changes.
- AHCCCS Tribal Consultation Policy
- Tribal Delegate Instructions and Form
- Tribal Agenda/Consultation Request Form
- AHCCCS Tribal Relations Public Calendar - Click Here to Subscribe
AHCCCS Consultation with Tribes and Indian Health Service, Tribally-Operated-638 programs, and Urban Indian Health Organizations (I/T/Us)
The AHCCCS Consultation Meetings with Tribes and I/T/Us are held in accordance with the AHCCCS Tribal Consultation Policy. Meetings are held to consult with tribes, Indian Health Service, tribal health programs operated under P.L. 93-638, and urban Indian health programs in Arizona on policy and programmatic changes that may significantly impact AHCCCS-enrolled American Indian/Alaska Native members, including KidsCare members.
2025 Tribal Consultation Meeting Schedule
| Consultation Type | Date | Time (Arizona Time) | Location | Information |
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| Tri-Agency Tribal Consultation | February 4, 2025 (Tuesday) |
8:30am – 12:30pm | HYBRID 1700 W Washington St. Rm 200, Phoenix, AZ / Virtual |
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| Tribal Policy Workgroup | February 19, 2025 (Wednesday) |
2:00pm - 3:30pm | VIRTUAL ONLY |
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| Tri-Agency Tribal Consultation | May 7, 2025 (Wednesday) |
8:30am - 4:30pm | HYBRID San Carlos Apache Health Care Corporation, 103 Medicine Way, Peridot, AZ / Virtual |
Zoom Registration In-person Registration AGENDA PRESENTATION |
| Tribal Policy Workgroup | May 20, 2025 (Tuesday) |
8:30am - 10:00am | VIRTUAL ONLY |
Zoom Registration |
| Tri-Agency Tribal Consultation | August 7, 2025 (Thursday) |
8:30am - 4:30pm | HYBRID Zoom / In-person Location TBD |
Zoom Registration In-person Registration |
| Tribal Policy Workgroup | August 18, 2025 (Monday) |
9:00am - 10:30am | VIRTUAL ONLY |
Zoom Registration |
| Tri-Agency Tribal Consultation | November 4, 2025 (Tuesday) |
8:30am – 4:30pm | HYBRID Zoom / In-person Location TBD |
Zoom Registration In-person Registration |
| Tribal Policy Workgroup | November 12, 2025 (Wednesday) |
2:00pm – 3:30pm | VIRTUAL ONLY |
Zoom Registration |
2024 Tribal Consultation Meeting Schedule
| Consultation Type | Date | Time (Arizona Time) | Location | Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterly Tribal Consultation Session | February 21, 2024 (Wednesday) |
8:30am – 12:30pm | HYBRID Phoenix Indian School Visitor Center, 300 E. Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ / Virtual |
PRESENTATION DRAFT AGENDA |
| Quarterly Tribal Tribal Policy Workgroup | February 29, 2024 (Thursday) |
2:30pm - 4:00pm | VIRTUAL ONLY Webinar |
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| Quarterly Tribal Consultation Session | May 7, 2024 (Tuesday) |
8:30am - 12:30pm | HYBRID Phoenix Indian School Visitor Center, 300 E. Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ / Virtual |
AGENDA PRESENTATION |
| Quarterly Tribal Policy Workgroup | May 20, 2024 (Monday) |
8:30am - 10:00am | VIRTUAL ONLY Webinar |
PRESENTATION AGENDA OPEN POLICY LIST |
| Quarterly Tribal Consultation Session | August 5, 2024 (Monday) |
8:30am – 4:30pm | HYBRID Twin Arrows Casino Resort, Flagstaff, AZ / Virtual |
PRESENTATION AGENDA Dear Tribal Leader Letter |
| Quarterly Tribal Policy Workgroup | August 12, 2024 (Monday) |
8:30am - 10:00am | VIRTUAL ONLY Webinar |
Zoom Registration |
| Quarterly Tribal Consultation Session | November 14, 2024 (Thursday) |
8:30am – 4:30pm | HYBRID White Mountain Apache Behavioral Health Services, Whiteriver Campus, 249 W Ponderosa St, Whiteriver, AZ 85941 |
Zoom Registration PRESENTATION AGENDA |
| Quarterly Tribal Policy Workgroup | November 25, 2024 (Monday) |
8:30am - 10:00am | VIRTUAL ONLY Webinar |
Zoom Registration OPEN POLICY LIST |
2023 Tribal Consultation Meeting Schedule
| Consultation Type | Date | Time (Arizona Time) | Location | Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterly Tribal Consultation Session | February 09, 2023 (Thursday) |
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | VIRTUAL ONLY due to COVID-19 distancing efforts |
PRESENTATION AGENDA |
| Adhoc/Special: BHRF/SLH | April 04, 2023 (Tuesday) |
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | HYBRID Native Health & Webinar |
PRESENTATION AGENDA |
| Adhoc/Special: BHRF/SLH | June 1-2, 2023 (Thursday & Friday) |
Day 1: 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Day 2: 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
HYBRID Arizona State Capitol Complex / Webinar |
DRAFT AGENDA Presentation Day 1 Presentation Day 2 |
| Quarterly Tribal Consultation Session | June 22, 2023 (Thursday) |
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | HYBRID San Carlos Apache Healthcare / Webinar |
PRESENTATION AGENDA |
| Adhoc/Special: BHRF/SLH | July 18, 2023 (Tuesday) |
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | HYBRID Phoenix Indian School Visitor Center / Webinar |
PRESENTATION AGENDA |
| Quarterly Tribal Consultation Session | August 29, 2023 (Tuesday) |
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | HYBRID Pascua Yaqui I'tom Hiapsi Tribal Building / Webinar |
PRESENTATION AGENDA |
| Tribal Policy Workgroup | December 14, 2023 (Thursday) |
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | VIRTUAL ONLY Webinar |
OPEN POLICY LIST |
| Quarterly Tribal Consultation Session | December 18, 2023 (Monday) |
8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | HYBRID Arizona State Capitol Complex / Webinar |
REGISTER FOR SESSION DRAFT Tribal Member Exploitation and Provider Fraud Response Plan PRESENTATION AGENDA |
2022 Tribal Consultation Meeting Schedule
| Consultation Type | Date | Time (Arizona Time) | Location | Information |
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| Special/Adhoc: FY23 Differential Adjusted Payment |
January 31, 2022 (Monday) |
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | VIRTUAL ONLY due to COVID-19 distancing efforts |
PRESENTATION |
| Quarterly Tribal Consultation Session | February 10, 2022 (Thursday) |
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | VIRTUAL ONLY due to COVID-19 distancing efforts |
PRESENTATION |
| Quarterly Tribal Consultation Session | May 12, 2022 (Thursday) |
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | VIRTUAL ONLY due to COVID-19 distancing efforts |
PRESENTATION |
| Special/Adhoc: Postpartum Coverage Extension | July 15, 2022 (Friday) |
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | VIRTUAL ONLY due to COVID-19 distancing efforts |
PRESENTATION |
| Quarterly Tribal Consultation Session | August 11, 2022 (Thursday) |
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | VIRTUAL ONLY due to COVID-19 distancing efforts |
PRESENTATION |
| Special/Adhoc: CHW Voluntary Certification | October 05, 2022 (Wednesday) |
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | VIRTUAL ONLY due to COVID-19 distancing efforts |
PRESENTATION |
| Quarterly Tribal Consultation Session | November 07, 2022 (Monday) |
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | VIRTUAL ONLY due to COVID-19 distancing efforts |
PRESENTATION AGENDA |
| Special/Adhoc: H2O Demonstration Project | December 20, 2022 (Tuesday) |
9:00 a.m. - 10:20 a.m. | VIRTUAL ONLY due to COVID-19 distancing efforts |
REGISTER FOR SESSION |
Federal Guidance on Tribal Consultation
The Federal Government has enacted numerous regulations and policies that establish and define a trust relationship with Tribes. Federal departments, including the U.S Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), have tribal consultation policies in place to guide their work with federally-recognized tribes.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) - the agency within DHHS that is responsible for the oversight of Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) - has developed a draft tribal consultation policy and works closely with the CMS Tribal Technical Advisory Group.
