Elders

The Chickasaw Nation continues to offer a variety of programs and services to meet the needs of citizens. To learn more about programs and services related to elders, click the link below.

This is a nationwide program created in appreciation for the military service of Chickasaw veterans. The program is available for Chickasaw veterans 60 years of age or older. Participants are selected by year(s) served. Those who served first, will be selected first for a one-time, all-expense paid trip to Washington, D...

The assisted living benefit program provides up to $2,500 per month for eligible Chickasaw elders, 60 years of age or older, to live in a state licensed assisted-living facility. The benefit is paid directly to the facility and is based on the client’s need. Required application is available the division on aging administration...

The burial assistance program provides federal burial assistance to eligible First...

The Chickasaw Nation Area Offices work together with the human resources department to find temporary positions for Chickasaw citizens ages 60 and up within the Chickasaw...

Elders can engage with Chickasaw history and culture while connecting to the land, waterways and significant sites of our...

To honor our veterans for their military service, the Chickasaw Nation offers exclusive jackets designed for those who have served our...

This program provides automated blood pressure measurement machines and specific over-the-counter medications to Chickasaw Nation Senior...

The Chickasaw Nation Elderly Energy Assistance Program focuses on Chickasaw elders who are not covered by other services and have no other way of obtaining needed...

The Farmers' Market Program provides benefits via EBT card for the purchase of fresh fruits and vegetables at authorized farmers' markets and stands from June through...

This service provides minor home repairs for eligible Chickasaw...

The Itiapela medical alert program pays the initial costs and monthly fees for 24-hour medical alert services for qualified Chickasaw elders, 60 years of age or...

This is a federal program funded through the Administration on Aging, Title VI-C program to assist families who are caring for an older relative with a chronic illness or disability and to help provide support services for family caregivers and/or grandparents or older individuals who are relative...

The over-the-counter (OTC) medications program provides specific OTC medications at no cost for eligible Chickasaw elders, 60 years of age or...

The supplemental lawn mowing program provides supplemental lawn mowing services for eligible Chickasaw elders, 60 years of age or older, residing within the Chickasaw Nation...

The supplemental wood program provides supplementary wood for eligible Chickasaw elders, 60 years of age or older, who use a fireplace or wood stove to heat their...

This program provides transportation, as well as prescription pickup and delivery to all First Americans within the Chickasaw...

Chickasaw Nation Veterans Services provides assistance to Chickasaw veterans or their next of kin. This program provides outreach services and assists with the acquisition of veterans' benefits and services from Veterans Affairs and other veterans...