Eligibility for Elders Assistance:
1. Must Be an Enrolled Tribal Elder 55 years of age or older
2. Applicant has not used Human Services/Emergency or Disability Assistance for the calendar year (Jan-Dec).
3. Assistance payment shall not exceed $1,500.00 for the calendar year (Jan-Dec).
4. Applicant must be in good standing with the Tribe.
ELDERS SCOPE OF ASSISTANCE
Utilities: PG&E, Water, Phone, Etc.
Rent/Mortgage, Property Taxes, Move in assistance, Etc.
Vehicle, vehicle repair, Registration, Etc.- Gas Card yearly max amount $200.00.
Home repairs, appliances, Etc.
Medical, Prescriptions, Glasses, Etc.
Emergency Food - Not to exceed yearly max amount of $400.00 and you must turn in receipts.
And Any other Emergency Requests approved by Program Manager.
Documentation:
For all requested emergency items, we need quotes attached in order to make payment. If the documentation is not attached, we will not be able to process your assistance.
Also, please complete vendor form with Name, Address and amount owed to each vendor.
