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IHS Announces Supplemental Funding for Special Diabetes Program for Indians Following FY 2026 Reauthorization

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IHS Announces Supplemental Funding for Special Diabetes Program for Indians Following FY 2026 Reauthorization

The Indian Health Service (IHS) has announced that the Special Diabetes Program for Indians (SDPI) has been reauthorized by Congress at $200 million for fiscal year 2026, marking a $41 million increase over the previous fiscal year’s funding level. In a May 21, 2026, Dear Tribal Leader and Urban Indian Organization Leader Letter, IHS confirmed…

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