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(OP) User ID: 645046 United States 05/15/2013 05:29 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Obamacare to penalize nearly half a million Native Americans. Buy insurance or pay hefty fine if not 'Indian enough' |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 39896223 United States 05/15/2013 05:34 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Obamacare to penalize nearly half a million Native Americans. Buy insurance or pay hefty fine if not 'Indian enough' Nobody's exempt... Quoting: AKObserver Obamacare to penalize nearly half a million Native Americans Native Americans are entitled to free and subsidized medical care at some federally-funded health clinics, but 'Obamacare' will soon force many of them to buy insurance or else face hefty fines if they are not “Indian enough”. [link to rt.com] Tanks for the heads up, OP. Myself and family are enrolled members of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe, so i believe we are "Indian enough". |
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(OP) User ID: 645046 United States 05/15/2013 05:37 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Obamacare to penalize nearly half a million Native Americans. Buy insurance or pay hefty fine if not 'Indian enough' Nobody's exempt... Quoting: AKObserver Obamacare to penalize nearly half a million Native Americans Native Americans are entitled to free and subsidized medical care at some federally-funded health clinics, but 'Obamacare' will soon force many of them to buy insurance or else face hefty fines if they are not “Indian enough”. [link to rt.com] Tanks for the heads up, OP. Myself and family are enrolled members of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe, so i believe we are "Indian enough". YW 'Indian enough' will depend on what? I wonder... |
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User ID: 29696048 United States 05/15/2013 05:38 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Obamacare to penalize nearly half a million Native Americans. Buy insurance or pay hefty fine if not 'Indian enough' Nobody's exempt... Quoting: AKObserver Obamacare to penalize nearly half a million Native Americans Native Americans are entitled to free and subsidized medical care at some federally-funded health clinics, but 'Obamacare' will soon force many of them to buy insurance or else face hefty fines if they are not “Indian enough”. [link to rt.com] Tanks for the heads up, OP. Myself and family are enrolled members of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe, so i believe we are "Indian enough". YW 'Indian enough' will depend on what? I wonder... ....it will depend on what the IRS decides. :surething: |
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(OP) User ID: 645046 United States 05/15/2013 05:39 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Obamacare to penalize nearly half a million Native Americans. Buy insurance or pay hefty fine if not 'Indian enough' Members of federally-recognized American Indian tribes have received government-funded health services since 1787. Throughout the US, there are 33 hospitals and 59 health centers that provide services including prenatal care, baby well-checks, dentistry and eye glasses to Native Americans. The US government has treaty obligations to care for the well-being of Native Americans, but may soon abandon many of its legal responsibilities. President Obama’s health care reform will force thousands of Native Americans to purchase their own health insurance or pay a minimum fine of $695 to the Internal Revenue Service. Indian health advocacy groups estimate up to 480,000 people will be affected, AP reports. |
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User ID: 34748992 United States 05/15/2013 05:47 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Obamacare to penalize nearly half a million Native Americans. Buy insurance or pay hefty fine if not 'Indian enough' Only those who can prove that they are “Indian enough” will be exempt from the mandate. Native Americans will have to show documentation that they belong to one out of 560 tribes that are federally recognized by the US Bureau of Indian Affairs. [link to rt.com] There are many people who claim to be native American but are not and they should not be allowed to have the benefits If you can prove you are then no worries if you cant than you shouldnt get them anyways [link to www.cherokee.org] About Citizenship Today the Cherokee Nations is more than 315,000 citizens strong, young and old. To be eligible for Cherokee Nation citizenship, individuals must provide documents connecting them to an enrolled direct ancestor who is listed on the Dawes Roll with a blood degree. CDIB/Tribal Citizenship is traced through natural parents. In cases of adoption, CDIB/Citizenship must be proven through a biological parent to an ancestor registered on the Dawes Roll. KITKAT123 |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 39896223 United States 05/15/2013 05:51 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Obamacare to penalize nearly half a million Native Americans. Buy insurance or pay hefty fine if not 'Indian enough' Nobody's exempt... Quoting: AKObserver Obamacare to penalize nearly half a million Native Americans Native Americans are entitled to free and subsidized medical care at some federally-funded health clinics, but 'Obamacare' will soon force many of them to buy insurance or else face hefty fines if they are not “Indian enough”. [link to rt.com] Tanks for the heads up, OP. Myself and family are enrolled members of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe, so i believe we are "Indian enough". YW 'Indian enough' will depend on what? I wonder... My understanding is you have to an enrolled member of a federally recognized tribe. |
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(OP) User ID: 645046 United States 05/15/2013 05:54 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Obamacare to penalize nearly half a million Native Americans. Buy insurance or pay hefty fine if not 'Indian enough' Only those who can prove that they are “Indian enough” will be exempt from the mandate. Native Americans will have to show documentation that they belong to one out of 560 tribes that are federally recognized by the US Bureau of Indian Affairs. Quoting: KITKAT123 [link to rt.com] There are many people who claim to be native American but are not and they should not be allowed to have the benefits If you can prove you are then no worries if you cant than you shouldnt get them anyways [link to www.cherokee.org] About Citizenship Today the Cherokee Nations is more than 315,000 citizens strong, young and old. To be eligible for Cherokee Nation citizenship, individuals must provide documents connecting them to an enrolled direct ancestor who is listed on the Dawes Roll with a blood degree. CDIB/Tribal Citizenship is traced through natural parents. In cases of adoption, CDIB/Citizenship must be proven through a biological parent to an ancestor registered on the Dawes Roll. TY for this information hopefully it will be of help to some |
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(OP) User ID: 645046 United States 05/15/2013 05:57 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Obamacare to penalize nearly half a million Native Americans. Buy insurance or pay hefty fine if not 'Indian enough' There are more than 100 US tribes that are recognized by states, but not the federal government. Members of these tribes would no longer receive the free or subsidized healthcare that they are guaranteed by the Indian Health Service (IHS), which is a division within the US Department of Health and Human Services. “This could lead to some tribal citizens being required to purchase insurance or face penalties even though they are covered by the HIS,” Rep. Tom Cole, a Republican congressman and member of the Chickasaw Nation tribe, told AP. Additionally, Native Americans who do not have documentation of their tribe membership will be forced to purchase insurance or pay a fine. This becomes particularly troublesome for Native Americans under the age of 18, since many tribes only provide official membership to adults. Even if both parents of the minors are members, their healthcare coverage may not apply to their children unless they also have the proper documentation. The health care reform would also complicate the situation for Native Americans who live in metropolitan areas or suburbs. Some tribal governments require members to live on the reservation to gain documentation, which few people do. Nearly two-thirds of American Indians and Alaska Natives currently live in cities, which hinders their ability to receive membership cards from their tribes. |