U. S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
18th ANNUAL TRIBAL BUDGET and POLICY CONSULTATION
Hubert H. Humphrey Building
Washington, DC
THURSDAY MARCH 3, 2016
9:00 AM
TRIBAL OPENING
9: 05 – 9:15 AM
TRIBAL OPENING REMARKS
TBA, Chair, Secretary’s Tribal Advisory Committee and Vice President, Navajo
Nation
9: 15- 9: 20 AM
WELCOME and Opening Remarks from HHS
Emily Barson, Director, Office of Intergovernmental and External Affairs
9:20 – 9: 30 AM
TRIBAL LEADER INTRODUCTIONS
At this time please only provide name title and who you represent.
MODERATORS:
Tribal Moderator:
TBD, Chair, Secretary’s Tribal Advisory Committee
Federal Moderator:
TBD
9:30 – 10:00 AM
HHS BUDGET OVERVIEW and UPDATE
Purpose: This session is designed for the Office of Budget, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Financial
Resources to give a brief overview of the HHS Budget, and describe what the current budget situation is and
where it is going. This session will give a broad overview, provide tribal specific information and have time for
question and answers.
Federal Representatives:
Norris Cochran, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Budget
10:00 – 11:00 AM
HUMAN SERVICES BUDGET PRIORITIES
Purpose: The purpose of this discussion is to provide an opportunity for Tribal representatives, OPDIV
leadership and budget staff to engage in a discussion about the budget priorities that affect Human Service
Programs. As well as discuss and determine how Tribal budget priorities can best be addressed into the Humans
Service Program Budgets.
Topics:
Addressing Trauma in Indian Country
Indian Child Welfare Act
Federal Leadership Update (2 minutes)
TBD
Tribal Leader Testimony: If you have written testimony please submit for record. Please provide only 2minute summary of full testimony.
TBD
Federal Representative for Q and A:
TBD
11:00 – 12:00 PM
PUBLIC HEALTH BUDGET PRIORITIES
Purpose: The purpose of this discussion is to provide an opportunity for Tribal representatives, OPDIV
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leadership and budget staff to engage in a discussion about the budget priorities that affect Public Health
Programs. As well as discuss and determine how Tribal budget priorities can best be addressed into the Public
Health Program Budgets.
Topics:
Federal Leadership Update (2 Minutes each)
TBD
Tribal Leader Testimony: If you have written testimony please submit for record. Please provide only 2minute summary of full testimony.
TBD
Federal Representative for Q and A: (If needed)
TBD
12:00 – 1:00 PM
LUNCH
TBD
1:00 –2: 00 PM
MODERATORS:
Tribal Moderator:
TBD, Chair, Secretary’s Tribal Advisory Committee
Federal Moderator:
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH BUDGET PRIORITIES
Purpose: The purpose of this discussion is to provide an opportunity for Tribal representatives, OPDIV
leadership and budget staff to engage in a discussion about the budget priorities that affect Behavioral Health
Programs. As well as discuss and determine how Tribal budget priorities can best be addressed into the
Behavioral Health Program Budgets.
Topics:
Tribal Behavioral Health Agenda
Federal Leadership Update (2 Minutes)
TBD
Tribal Leader Testimony: If you have written testimony please submit for record. Please
provide only 2-3 minute summary of full testimony.
TBD
Federal Representative for Q and A: (If needed)
TBD
2:00 – 2:45 PM
CENTERS FOR MEDICARE and MEDICAID SERVICES
Purpose: The purpose of this discussion is to provide an opportunity for Tribal representatives, OPDIV
leadership and budget staff to engage in a discussion about the budget priorities that affect Medicaid and
Medicare Programs. As well as discuss and determine how Tribal budget priorities can best be addressed into
the Medicaid and Medicare Budgets.
Topics:
Medicaid Expansion
Enhanced IHS/Tribal facility FMAP
Federal Leadership Update
CMS Leadership (TBD)
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Tribal Leader Testimony: If you have written testimony please submit for record. Please
provide only 2-3 minute summary of full testimony.
TBD
Federal Representative for Q and A: (If needed)
TBD
2: 45 – 3: 30 PM
INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE BUDGET PRIORITIES OPEN DISCUSSION
Purpose: The purpose of this discussion is to provide an opportunity for Tribal representatives, to provide
IHS Leadership as well as the leadership of the IHS Budget Formulation Team to hear feedback from all
Tribal leaders on the development of the IHS Budget Priorities for FY 17.
Federal Leadership
IHS Leadership
IHS Budget Formulation Team
Federal Representative for Q and A: (If needed)
TBD
3: 30 – 4: 30 PM
TRIBAL LEADERS AND HHS SECRETARY’S BUDGET COUNCIL
ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION
Purpose: The purpose of this discussion is to provide an opportunity for Tribal representatives, OPDIV
leadership and budget staff, and senior HHS leadership to engage in a discussion about the findings from the
Tribal Budget Consultation, and to work together to determine how Tribal budget priorities can best be
addressed into the overall HHS budget.
Secretary Remarks: Secretary Sylvia Burwell
Secretary’s Tribal Budget Council Members
Tribal Leaders Discussion:
HHS will be adhering to the Tribal Consultation Policy which established a presentation/speaker protocol. This
ensures that the highest ranking official from each respective Tribe is given the opportunity to address the session first,
followed by other elected officials, those designated by their elected official to represent their respective Indian Tribes and
representatives of Indian/Tribal Organizations.
a. The order in which we will follow is:
1. Tribal President/Chairperson/Governor
2. Tribal Vice-President/Vice-Chairperson/Lt. Governor
3. Elected or Appointed Tribal Official
4. Designated Tribal Official
b. Official letter from the Indian Tribe designating a representative must be
presented to IEA before the session begins.
4:30 – 4:35 PM
HHS WRAP-UP
Emily Barson, Director, Office of Intergovernmental and External Affairs
4: 35 – 4:45 PM
TRIBAL CLOSING
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