Elder Tribal Member Medical Assistance

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Elsie Thomas

Coordinator

Address

3009 E. Portland Avenue

Tacoma, WA 98404

Contact Numbers

(253) 573-7884

(253) 573-7851 Fax

Hours of Operation

Monday – Friday

8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Mission Statement

The intent of the Elder Tribal Member Medical Assistance Program is to aid elder Puyallup Tribal Members with monetary assistance when they are hospitalized.

Maximum Assistance

  • The maximum amount of elder medical assistance is $500.
  • Assistance is granted one time per admittance to hospital.

Eligibility Requirements

Elder must be:

  • Member of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians;
  • 55 years or older; and
  • Hospitalized.

Applications, Policies and Procedures

Applications and completed Puyallup Tribe of Indians Tribal Member Elder Medical Assistance Program Policies and Procedures Manual can be obtained at the above address.