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Are Native American children eligible for this benefit even if they have Indian Health Services (IHS) coverage?

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Are Native American children eligible for this benefit even if they have Indian Health Services (IHS) coverage?

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Yes. The federal statute is very specific about the inclusion of Native American children. However, the state can use federal-only (no state share needed) funds to purchase health care services from the IHS under the Medicaid option.