Idaho Council on Indian Affairs to Discuss Medicaid, Mental Health

The council will meet at the Idaho State Capitol to address issues impacting tribes across the state.

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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The Idaho Council on Indian Affairs, a state-tribal forum established to advise the government on tribal-state relations and monitor legislation affecting tribes, is meeting on Wednesday at 3 p.m. at the Idaho State Capitol. The agenda includes discussions on Medicaid and mental health, as well as opening remarks and a tribal leader update.

Why it matters

The council brings together state legislators and tribal representatives from Idaho's five federally recognized tribes, providing an important platform to address healthcare and other critical issues facing Native American communities in the state.

The details

The Idaho Council on Indian Affairs was established under Idaho law to serve as a state-tribal forum to advise the government on tribal-state relations and monitor legislation affecting tribes. Wednesday's meeting agenda includes opening remarks, a tribal leader update, and discussions on Medicaid and mental health, which are key issues impacting tribes throughout Idaho.

  • The Idaho Council on Indian Affairs is meeting on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 3 p.m.

The players

Idaho Council on Indian Affairs

A state-tribal forum established under Idaho law to advise state government on tribal-state relations and monitor legislation affecting tribes.

Senator Phil Hart

Co-chair of the Idaho Council on Indian Affairs.

Chief J. Allan

Tribal leader and co-chair of the Idaho Council on Indian Affairs.

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The takeaway

The Idaho Council on Indian Affairs provides an important platform for state legislators and tribal representatives to address critical healthcare and other issues facing Native American communities across Idaho.