Elder Care & Disability Reimbursement Program

The Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma has established a program to aid the elderly population that could benefit from an additional funding source to supplement their households, and/or disability needs, without restricting or interfering with other government programs.

Mission

The Primary purpose of the Elder Care Program is to provide excellent service as we assist our elders in the acquisition of much needed services through our reimbursement program, these services improve the quality of life for our Elders and disabled tribal citizens.

Applications & Information

Eldercare & Disability Reimbursement Policy and Procedure

Eldercare & Disability Reimbursement Program Application

The Elder Care and Disability Reimbursement Program (ECDRP) will make available up to $2500 per fiscal year (April 1st- March 31st) for eligible tribal members. Each eligible tribal member may only choose from one program to receive reimbursement, being limited to 3 requests for services per fiscal year, not to exceed a maximum total of $2500. All denied benefits will be reviewed by a 3 person Review Committee comprised of the Chief and 2 accounting staff members. Individuals will not be permitted to receive benefits as both “elderly” and “disabled.”

Applicants may only utilize one program.

Qualifications Criteria

An individual must be an enrolled citizen of the Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma, evidenced by Tribal Enrollment Card to receive benefits.
Eligible tribal citizen must be 65 years or older, evidenced by a Photo I.D. to receive benefits.
Eligible adult tribal citizen must provide an award letter or benefit statement from the Social Security Administration (dated within last 90 days), to receive disability benefits. No other proof of disability will be accepted.
Minors or other disabled individuals already receiving Disability Social Security or SSI benefits payable to a representative payee, will be eligible for tribal reimbursement program. All payments will be made to the representative payee as designated on SSI records. Minors not receiving SSI benefits must have documentation of state or federal Determination of Disability to receive reimbursement.

Eligibility for Reimbursement

Approved application must be on file.
Submission date of the application will be the date the application is received at the Tribal office.
Receipt must be dated within the fiscal year of application date.
All receipts must show date and amount of transaction with description of product(s) and services.
All receipts must contain the vendors contact information and a detailed summary of product(s) and services.

Eligible Expenses

Insurance and Taxes

Life Insurance
Home Owner’s Insurance
Automotive Insurance
Healthcare Insurance
Personal Content Insurance for renters
Property Tax

Note: ALL insurance/proof of ownership of property must be in the name of the eligible tribal member to qualify for payment.

Utilities

Electric
Natural gas
Propane
Water
Trash services
Telephone services

Note: ALL utilities must be in the name of the eligible tribal member to qualify for payment.

Health Care Expense

Prescription eye glasses
Dentures
Medical Alert Service
Prescription medication
Health care deductibles
Physician prescribed ambulatory product (wheelchair, cane, walker)
Hearing aids
Miscellaneous items prescribed by a physician

Note: ALL prescriptions and deductibles must be in the name of the eligible tribal member to qualify for payment.

Contact

Mandie Crider

Tribal Programs Specialist

mcrider@peoriatribe.com

Tracy Anderson

Tribal Programs Specialist

tanderson@peoriatribe.com

Donna Harp

Tribal Programs Manager

If you have any questions or would like more information, please, contact Tribal Programs Specialists via email or phone.

Office: 918-540-2535