Supreme Court ruling on Native American tribes' health care costs

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of Native American tribes, stating the government must cover overhead costs when tribes run their own health care programs. The decision aims to give tribes more local control and prevent a funding gap.

Key Points

  • The Supreme Court sided with Native American tribes in a dispute over health care costs
  • The decision requires the government to cover overhead costs for tribes running their own health care programs
  • Tribes will receive additional federal money to prevent a funding gap

Pros

  • Promotes tribal sovereignty and provides resources for health care in under-served communities
  • Gives Native American tribes more local control over their health care programs

Cons

  • Could cost the government between $800 million to $2 billion per year
  • Justice Brett Kavanaugh dissented, suggesting Congress should handle appropriations decisions