Guide to benefits for Native Americans and Alaska Natives
Native Americans, Alaska Natives, enrolled tribal members, and people who live on a tribal reservation can qualify for special public benefits, protections, and programs. Learn about the basics of some of these benefits and programs.
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1. Types of benefits
If you are a Native American, Alaska Native, an enrolled member of a federal recognized tribe, or live on tribal reservation, you might be eligible for certain types of public benefits, protections, and programs.
These are some of those benefits and programs:
- Special protections for Native American survivors of domestic violence
- Tribal housing program benefits
- Federal cash assistance from SSI
- State and tribal cash assistance (Tribal TANF)
- Healthcare programs
- Estate recovery exemptions
If you have a low income and need help dealing with issues related to your Native American or Alaska Native related benefits, the Native American Unit of the Northwest Justice Project might be able to help.