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Elder Health Sufficiency Fund
This fund provides payment on various services for duly enrolled tribal members age 60-plus living in the United States and as certified by the Tribal Registrar. The fund provides for dentures, eyeglasses and durable medical equipment as deemed “medically necessary” by a physician and compliant with Medicare standards. Elders must receive services from the Sault Tribe health facilities for certain items and insurances must always be billed first.
To obtain equipment or other health items:
- Obtain a prescription from the doctor for the equipment requested. Eldercare will not be able to provide reimbursement unless a doctor deems necessary.
- Contact the Elder Service Division. Equipment must be purchased by the elder, at a pharmacy, medical equipment supply company or store of their choice. Elders will be reimbursed from the Elder Health Care Fund up to the dollar amount stated in the policy.
- Provide a receipt and the doctor’s prescription or certificate of need to the Elder Services Division for reimbursement.