Maniilaq Association Wins ISDEAA Dispute with HHS

Here are the materials in Maniilaq Association v. Burwell (D. D.C.):

17 Maniilaq Motion for Summary J

21 HHS Motion for Summary J

27 Maniilaq Reply

29 HHS Reply

30 DCT Order

An excerpt:

Plaintiff Maniilaq Association (“Maniilaq” or “plaintiff”) administers healthcare systems  through a self-determination compact and annual funding agreements under the Indian  Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (“ISDEAA”), 25 U.S.C. § 458aaa, et seq. Plaintiff is seeking a declaration that a lease with the Indian Health Service (“IHS” or “defendant”) for one of the clinics Maniilaq operates under its self-determination contract is incorporated into Maniilaq’s 2013 funding agreement as a matter of law. Pending before the Court are the parties’ cross motions for summary judgment.1 For the reasons stated below, the Court GRANTS Plaintiff’s Motion for Summary Judgment and DENIES Defendant’s Cross Motion for Summary Judgment. An appropriate Order accompanies this opinion.