Cherokee Nation opposes effort to remove Medicaid expansion from Oklahoma Constitution

Cherokee Nation opposes effort to remove Medicaid expansion from Oklahoma Constitution

The Cherokee Nation is challenging a proposal by Oklahoma lawmakers to shift Medicaid expansion from the state Constitution to state statute, warning of potential health care coverage losses for thousands.

Inter-Tribal Council passes a resolution in support of protecting Medicaid Expansion

From left, Choctaw Nation Assistant Chief, Jack Austin Jr., Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr., Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby, Seminole Nation of Oklahoma Chief Sena Yesslith and Muscogee Nation Principal Chief David Hill.THACKERVILLE, Okla. — The Inter-Tribal Council (ITC) of the Five Civilized Tribes passed a resolution at its quarterly meeting, April 10 at WinStar World Casino and Resort, expressing support for protec…