AHCCCS Tribal Relations Liaison

The Tribal Relations Liaison serves as a point of contact for information and issues concerning health care policy that affects American Indian AHCCCS members.

The Tribal Relations Liaison is part of the Office of Intergovernmental Relations and works with various divisions of AHCCCS to implement tribal consultation as appropriate. The Tribal Relations Liaison also serves as the agency's representative on the Advisory Council on Indian Health Care.

Role of the Liaison

The Liaison works with the 22 tribes in Arizona, 3 Indian Health Service (IHS) areas, tribally operated health programs, urban Indian health programs, and other interested organizations to improve the quality and accessibility of health care for American Indian AHCCCS members.

Contact Information

• Email: Bonnie.Talakte@azahcccs.gov 
• Write:
  Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS)
  ATTN: Tribal Relations Liaison
  801 E. Jefferson St., MD-4100
  Phoenix, AZ 85034
• Call: 602-417-4610