Miami Tribe of Oklahoma · ELDER CARE
Medical Benefit Plan (Elders, Veterans, and Members with Disabilities)
A yearly check to help pay out-of-pocket medical expenses that are medically necessary but not covered by insurance, such as office-visit and prescription co-pays, medical equipment, eyeglasses, hearing aids and dentures. $500 per plan year; $750 for a member who is both a veteran and over 65 or 100% disabled.
Who's eligible
Tribal Citizens Only
The 2026-2027 enrollment request is for "Tribal Member - Individual" and states: "If you are a tribal member over 65, 100% disabled, on active military duty or a veteran the benefit amount of your check will be $500. If you are over 65 or 100% disabled and a veteran, the amount of your check will be $750.00." A copy of the Tribal Membership Card is required. The program page adds that veterans must provide proof of honorable or medical discharge or current service status, and that the disability path is for members ages 18 to 64 who meet the federal definition of totally disabled (unable to engage in substantial gainful activity because of an impairment that has lasted or is expected to last at least 12 months or result in death).
Where it's offered
Regional
Administered from Tribal Headquarters in Miami, Oklahoma, by mail. The page and application state no residence requirement; call to confirm.
Location:
3410 P St NW, Miami, OK 74354
How to apply
Download the 2026-2027 Medical Benefit Plan enrollment request, complete it, and mail it with a copy of your Tribal Membership Card (and discharge papers, for veterans) to Miami Nation, P.O. Box 1326, Miami, OK 74355. The plan year runs October 1 to September 30 and you must re-apply each year. The benefit is now paid by check; the old benefit cards are no longer reloaded.
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Contact
Phone: 918-541-1300
Last verified against the official source on 2026-09-28.