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... > social science subjects > health and social care > health sciences > physiology > physiological processes > health and aging > sociodemographic and cultural factors > Native Americans and Alaska Natives

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Native Americans and Alaska Natives  

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  • Because of their unique relationship with the federal government, American Indians and Alaska Natives, members of more than 500 federally recognized tribes who live on or near reservations, are entitled to free health services provided by the federal government. However, the federal government considers Indian health care to be a discretionary program rather than an entitlement program, and it determines the level of funding based on political considerations. [Source: Encyclopedia of Health & Aging; Native Americans and Alaska Natives]

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