Please Note
Due to the additional time needed to process checks for the new
investment options, monthly checks will now be mailed on a new schedule
starting in September. All checks will be mailed on the 20th of each
month instead of the 15th.
Minor Tax Payments
Withdrawal amounts will be allowed to cover any 1099 income generated
from the Tribe that can be attributed to the minor’s trust accounts. To
request a Minor Tax Withdrawal Form,
contact Hollie Mercier at 1-800-422-0232 ext. 2490 or for further tax
questions call Doris Rose, CPA at 1-877-476-0634 or 1-800-422-0232 ext.
1477.
Elders Pension
Tribal Members turning 55 will automatically be enrolled into the
program to receive $1,000 per month. The First payment will begin one
month after the member’s birthday (this is taxable income). Using the
address we have on file, members will receive the following program
information one month prior to their 55th birthday:
• Federal Income Tax Withholding Form
• W-9 Form
• Direct Deposit Form
For Program information contact Reina Nelson at 1-800-422-0232 ext.
2223. Submit tax and direct deposit forms to Terri White in Finance at
ext. 1479.
Elder SSI/SSD
Available to Tribal Elders age 55 or older who are receiving
disability through the Social Security Administration. Members must
provide a copy of their award letter from the Social Security
Administration, along with a Tribal Disability Application.
Members enrolled into this program will receive $1,000 per month. For
more information contact Reina Nelson at 1-800-422-0232 ext. 2223
Non Elder SSI/SSDTribal Members on this program are eligible to receive $800 per
month. This program is available to Members age 18 to 54 who receive
disability payments through the Social Security Administration. Members
must provide a copy of their award letter from the Social Security
Administration and a completed Disability Application to Reina Nelson at 1-800-422-0232.
Veterans Disability
Tribal Members enrolled in this program can receive up to $800 per
month. Available to Members ages 18-54 who are receiving disability
payments through the Veterans Administration. Members must provide a
copy of their rating decision letter from the Veterans Administration
along with a completed Tribal Veterans Disability Application to Reina Nelson at 1-800-422-0232 ext. 2223.
* Please Note: Members are only eligible to receive either Elders Pension or one of the disability benefits per month.
Medicare Part B Reimbursements Tribal Members may be reimbursed for their Medicare Part B deduction
from the Social Security Administration. Members must provide a copy of
their Medicare card, a signed Release of Information form and
a statement from the Social Security Administration showing the
Medicare deduction or premiums paid by the Tribal member. Contact Reina
Nelson for further questions at 10-800-422-0232 ext. 2223.
Address Changes can be made through any Member Services Staff by calling 1-800-422-0232 or by submitting the following Change of Address Form to 9615 Grand Ronde Rd, Grand Ronde, OR 97347,
Attn: Member Services Program.