Tribal Member Benefits

Tribal Member Benefits

To provide Tribal families with housing assistance opportunities while promoting a healthy living environment, creating a sense of community and building economic self-sufficiency and community development. Dedicated to helping Tribal Citizens improve financial behaviors, build assets and become financially secure, while delivering social benefit programs.

GENERAL WELFARE OPEN ENROLLMENT BEGINS MAY 1, 2026 

The 2026-2027 GWA Open Enrollment period will run from May 1 through July 31, 2026 (end of day).

If you would like to update your monthly election amount, please complete the General Welfare Assistance Application and return it by the deadline. If you are keeping your current election amount the same, no action is required.

What You Need to Know

Want to change your monthly election?

➤ Submit an updated GWA Application by July 31.

Keeping everything the same?

➤ No paperwork needed.

Using provider payments (e.g., rent, mortgage, education)?
If you are changing your monthly election amount, you may need to submit a new or updated Provider Payment Authorization Form. This applies whether you’re setting one up for the first time, changing the amount, or adjusting your allocation.

How to Submit Forms
Email: gwe@glt-nsn.gov
Mail or Drop-Off:
Gun Lake Tribe
CC: Tribal Member Benefits Office,
2872 Mission Dr., Shelbyville, MI 49344

Reminder:
No provider payment recertification is required this year.

Tribal Member Benefits Department Staff

Tomie Williamson, Tribal Member Benefits Director
Carrie Brooks, Housing Project Manager
Sireece Martin, Tribal Member Benefits Senior Coordinator
Brandon Montour, Tribal Member Benefits Coordinator
Rachel Jacko, Tribal Member Benefits Specialist
Dan Campbell, Maintenance Supervisor

Contact Tribal
Member Benefits

Phone: 269.397.1780
Email: TMB@glt-nsn.gov

2872 Mission Dr.
Shelbyville, MI 49344

All Tribal Member Benefits Documents

Tribal Member Benefits Program GuideTax Agreement - RTM Application/ Enrollment Form

Enrollment Documents

Change of Address FormEnrollment Information Request Form2023 Enrollment Application

Per Capita Documents

W-9Per Cap Withholding ElectionDirect Deposit Form

Life Insurance Form

Symetra Change of Beneficiary Designation

Down Payment Assistance

Down Payment Assistance ApplicationDown Payment Assistance Application ChecklistIncome Asset Worksheet

Home Improvement Documents

Housing Improvement ApplicationHousing Improvement Application ChecklistIHS Sewer Sanitation

Settlement Documents

Policy AcknowlegementConsent and Release of InformationSettlement ApplicationAuthorization for Specific CommunicationsWindow Cling Registration Form

Settlement Documents

IDA Pre-AssesmentIDA Goal SheetIDA ApplicationIDA Deposit SlipIDA Qualified Withdrawl Form

GWE Documents

General Welfare Application for EnrollmentQualified Member / Non Member Designation FormDeclaration of Domestic PartnershipGWE Program Guide

GWA Policies (effective July 1, 2023)

Notification of Changes – Minor ProgramOriginal Documents TreatmentService FeesTribal Member Benefits Request Completion TimelineUser Designation for Incarcerated CitizensAuthorization for Specific Confidential CommunicationsBeneficiary DesignationCultural and Religious Activities AssistanceDeclaration of Domestic PartnershipDisability Supplemental IncomeElder and Disabled Homecare ServicesEligible AppliancesAffidavit of Custody and Residence - MinorRoutine Lawn MaintenanceVehicle Assistance

FSA TPA Documents

FSA TPA Claim Reimbursement FormFSA TPA Direct Deposit Authorization FormFSA TPA Down Payment Authorization FormFSA TPA Provider Payment Authorization FormFSA TPA Down Payment Authorization Form - WireFSA TPA Transportation (Must include claim form)

Eagle Permit Documents

Eagle Permit FAQEagle Permit ApplicationEagle Permit Instructions

Burial Fund Program

Burial Fund Program ApplicationBurial Fund Program Policy