Chapter 1 - Eligibility for Services

The Area Director is responsible for conducting joint planning with Tribal leaders and local, State and Federal agency representatives and other officials for the care of AI/ANs.

The Area Director will:

1. Recognize the principle that Indian people are entitled to State and local services when they meet the same requirements as other citizens of the State and locality.
2. Work with Indian groups affected and the State and local agencies for the utilization of available community services.
3. Follow the IHS Tribal Consultation Policy (IHS Circular No. 2006-01) when:
   1. An action is taken that will significantly affect Indian Tribes.
   2. New or revised policies or programs are proposed.
   3. The IHS budget request and annual performance plan are being developed.

   2-1.7 FEDERALLY RECOGNIZED TRIBES

   The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), United States Department of Interior, issues a list of Federally-recognized American Indian Tribal entities, whom are eligible to receive services from the BIA, which is updated and posted in the Federal Register, annually.