The Tribal Self-Governance Advisory Committee (TSGAC) is excited to announce we will be hosting an upcoming in-person training on the Affordable Care Act/Indian Health Care Improvement Act (ACA/IHCIA). The training will be held on June 10 and 11, 2026, from 8:30 am to 4 pm both days. The meeting will take place at the Kimpton Sawyer Hotel in Sacramento, CA (see hotel link below).
The Training is targeted for Tribal leaders, IHS Staff, Tribal Health Directors and front-line health care staff who would like to learn more about opportunities available under the ACA/IHCIA.
Agenda In Brief (Topics to be Covered):
June 10, 2026 (Day 1) – 8:30 am to 4 pm
- ACA/IHCIA 101 Refresher
- Opportunities to Maximize Health Care Revenues
- Policy Updates and Current Hot Topics
- Regional Tribal Perspectives
- Roundtable Discussions (Networking/Sharing Experiences)
June 11, 2026 (Day 2) – 8:30 am to 4 pm
- How to plan for and steps needed to initiate a Tribal Sponsorship program (Reimbursement of Marketplace Premiums and Medicare Parts B & D)
- Medicare and Medicaid Administrative Priorities
- Available Resources for Tribes
- Open Discussion, including opportunity to engage on priority issues
- Question and Answer Session
There is no fee for the Training, but Registration is required: Please register below.
Hotel Lodging:
- Booking Link: A block of rooms has been reserved at the Kimpton Sawyer Hotel at a group rate of $ 265, plus a $25 fee (Please note the $25 fee is only to hold the room and will be returned upon check-out.) The booking link is here: Tribal Self-Governance ACA/IHCIA Training Booking Link
- Cut-Off Date: 5/26/2026
We look forward to seeing you at the KIMPTON SAWYER HOTEL in Sacramento, CA for a lively discussion on important ACA/IHCIA topics! For more information about the training, please contact Cyndi Ferguson, TSGAC ACA/IHCIA Project Lead at cferguson@hobbsstraus.com