Public Benefits for Native Americans
Know Your Rights
Have you been laid off or have your hours been reduced due to COVID-19?
You may be eligible for expanded unemployment benefits through the Washington State Employment Security Department (ESD). #7610EN
How do my Tribal Income/Resources affect my SSI?
9216EN - Read this if you want to know how tribal income and resources affect SSI benefits. We do not explain the effect of tribal income or resources on other benefits such as subsidized housing or long-term medical care benefits. The table at the end has info about food and state cash benefits (ABD, TANF, and so on.).
Indian Health Service
Find out who is eligible for health benefits from the Indian Health Service and what services are provided.
Native American and Alaska Native Property Owners: Exemptions from Estate Recovery
This is about property owned by Native Americans and Alaska Natives. You can find information about exemptions for other types of property in our brochure called, "Estate Recovery for Medical Services paid for by the State." That brochure also explains which DSHS medical programs require estate recovery. #9208EN
Native American Unit
Information about NJP's Native American Unit and the services it provides.
Petitioning for Superior Court Review: When you disagree with a DSHS/HCA benefits administrative hearing
If you appealed an agency decision about your public benefits and lost your administrative hearing, you can appeal the administrative law judge's decision. This packet explains when and how to do so, and has forms you can use. Packet #7917EN