Miami Tribe of Oklahoma · FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Death Benefit
A $3,500 death benefit for each Miami Tribe of Oklahoma member, to help the family with funeral expenses. Members can file a designation form in advance naming who should receive it.
Who's eligible
Tribal Citizens Only
The Death Benefit Disbursement Policy states: "As a benefit to Tribal Members, the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma provides a death benefit in the amount of Three Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($3,500.00) for each Tribal Member, to assist with funeral expenses." Claims must be submitted within twelve months of the date of death listed on the death certificate. No income test is stated.
Where it's offered
Regional
Administered from Tribal Headquarters in Miami, Oklahoma. The page and policy state no residence requirement; call to confirm.
Location:
3410 P St NW, Miami, OK 74354
How to apply
Members can complete the Death Benefit Disbursement Designation Form and submit it to the Member Services Manager to keep on file; the most recently dated form is honored. Claims must be submitted within twelve months of the date of death. Without a form on file, the policy pays first to the funeral home (with the death certificate and a valid invoice for unpaid services), then to whoever paid the funeral expenses, then to family in the order the policy lists. Call the Benefits Department for claim instructions.
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Contact
Phone: 918-541-1300
Last verified against the official source on 2026-09-28.