NEW! The program combines the Senior Energy Assistance and the Elders Assistance programs into one! This program is available nationwide for all enrolled Wyandotte citizens age 55+.  The program has a maximum benefit of $800. The program year is October 1 to September 30.  All applications and receipts MUST be turned in or postmarked by the deadline date.  NOTE: Please allow up to 30 days for processing.

When applying for direct utility payments please submit a copy of your full utility statement and provide amount to be paid. Please continue to pay your bill as usual. A credit will be made to your account.

Eligible Items - include, but are not limited to: Household expenses, Utilities, Rent, Auto Repair, Groceries, Fuel, etc. Non-eligible Items - Payments made for Credit Card Statements, Cash back at register, Gift cards, Alcohol, Cigarettes, Tobacco, Restaurant tip not recorded on the final receipt, Benny card purchases or Utility bill statement that was previously paid with tribal funds. Receipts - MUST have the Following: DATE, ITEM, ITEM PRICE, SUBTOTAL, TAX, TOTAL AND PAYMENT METHOD. • Please do not alter receipts by writing on them, highlighting or taping them. • Paying with Cash must be reflected as paid with a zero balance. • Handwriting the “check number” or “paid”, on the invoice, will not be accepted. • If turning in a utility bill for reimbursement, it must reflect the actual processed payment. Proof of Payment - Examples: *Itemized Store Receipts *Copy of Front and Back of Canceled/Cleared Check Please Note - Copy of Debit or Credit Card Statement can only be used to support the itemized receipt .

Examples include, but are not limited to: Utilities and Rent. You may be asked to provide a W9 and/or additional documentation. Please call if you have any questions about other direct pay options.

If you have Direct Deposit on file with the Tribe, please make sure all banking information is current. If there have been any changes, you will need to submit the proper paperwork before submitting your application.