Supreme Court Rules For Tribes Aiming to Recoup Health Costs (1)

The Supreme Court ruled against the Biden administration on how to divvy up a limited pot of money for tribal health care.

The 5-4 ruling written by Chief Justice John Roberts on Thursday said tribes can sue the federal government to recoup certain administrative expenses associated with running their own health care programs.

Justice Brett Kavanaugh, joined by Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito, and Amy Coney Barrett, dissented.

The case centers on the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, which is intended to encourage tribal self-determination.

The law allows tribes to run their own health care programs using money the Indian ...