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Joseph "Joe" Redhawk

The Indian Country Desk

Joseph "Joe" Redhawk — Indian Country Bureau Chief, Albuquerque, NM

Medicare and IHS coverage for Native American and Alaska Native seniors. Treaty rights, tribal health, reservation access, and the IHS-Medicare gap — for our elders.

Apr 12, 2026

IHS vs. Medicare in McKinley County, NM: Which to Use When — A Real Guide for Navajo and Zuni Elders

McKinley County has 4 hospitals, only 1 with a CMS star rating, and our elders face a 35.7% fair/poor health rate. Here is exactly how IHS and Medicare work together — and when each one falls short.

Apr 12, 2026

Purchased/Referred Care (PRC) + Medicare for Native Seniors on Disability in Big Horn County, MT: What You're Owed and What the Gap Looks Like

If you

Apr 12, 2026

Yes, Native Americans Can Use Both IHS and Medicare at the Same Time — Here's Exactly How It Works for Dual-Eligible Elders in McKinley County, NM

A detailed, data-backed guide for Navajo and Zuni elders in McKinley County, NM on using IHS and Medicare simultaneously as dual-eligible beneficiaries — premiums, D-SNPs, coordination rules, and what...

Apr 12, 2026

Yes, Native Seniors in Coconino County AZ Can Use Both IHS and Medicare at the Same Time — Here's Exactly How the Two Work Together

Native American seniors on fixed income in Coconino County, AZ can use both IHS and Medicare simultaneously. Here

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