Medicaid Now Covers Traditional Native Healing Practices in AZ

Traditional healing practices are now covered under Medicaid in Arizona, reports Cronkite News. The initial demonstration amendment submitted to include traditional healing practices under Medicaid was denied in 2015; however, recent changes to amendment requirements championed under the Biden administration provide states the opportunity to incorporate novel initiatives to reduce health disparities by integrating culturally significant care for Native Americans. Tribal leaders believe this expansion will improve health outcomes by incorporating trusted ancestral practices.