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Tribal leaders, providers urge Montana to remove CHAP sunset and expand community health aides
Summary
Senate Bill 170 would eliminate the termination date for the Community Health Aid Program, proponents told the Health and Human Services committee, arguing CHAP builds a local health workforce for reservation and rural communities; DPHHS said federal certification/licensing requirements remain unresolved.
Senator Jonathan Windiboy opened the committee hearing on Senate Bill 170, which would eliminate the termination (sunset) date for the Community Health Aid Program (CHAP) and authorize the department to pursue federal authorization steps such as a state plan amendment to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services as required.
Multiple tribal leaders and advocates testified in strong support. Lance Forstar submitted a letter from the Montana American Indian Caucus urging a due pass. Alyssa Snow, representing the Blackfeet tribe and other tribal communities, said CHAP empowers ‘‘grow‑your‑own’’ midlevel…
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