The PACT Act is perhaps the largest health care and benefit expansion in VA history. The PACT Act was recently approved that greatly expands medical coverage and access to disability claims for Veterans exposed to burn pits and other toxic substances.

For Tribal Veterans that believe they qualify and want to file a claim or appeal a previously submitted claim. Our TVSO Bessie MedicineBird is available to assist.

• The PACT Act And Your VA Benefits | Veterans Affairs

The Snoqualmie Tribe currently has a Tribal Veterans Representative/Tribal Veteran Service Officer accredited with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Their role is to fully meet the needs of veterans and family members of the Snoqualmie Indian Tribe by having the ability to assist claimants in the preparation, presentation, and prosecution of claims for VA benefits as an accredited representative.

Contact Info:

Bessie MedicineBird
P.O. Box 969
Snoqualmie, WA 98065
Phone: 425.888.6551 x6234 | Fax: 206.202.4535
Email: bessie.medicinebird@snoqualmietribe.us

The Snoqualmie Tribe is providing a free vehicle sharing service for eligible Veterans who reside in the Snoqualmie Valley Area, including Snoqualmie Tribal Members, Casino Team Members, and non-Tribal Member Veterans. The vehicle provided by the Snoqualmie Tribe is for U.S. Military Veterans who need transportation for everyday needs including common errands, VA appointments, and meetings.

Visit the Veteran’s Vehicle web page for additional information and registration forms

The Snoqualmie Indian Tribe provides in-home care services to Tribal Veterans up to $15,000 USD (fifteen thousand) per fiscal year to assist with bridging the gap in healthcare services and funding.

The purpose of in-home care is to provide short-term assistance to a Tribal Veteran who is recovering from a major medical event, surgery, or in need of hospice/end of life care. The level and type of service is to be determined by the Veteran’s primary care provider (M.D./ARNP) and is based upon temporary impairment due to functional limitations and an inability to perform the normal activities for daily living.

The Veterans In-Home Care benefit is a one-time benefit subject to change at any time based on the availability of funds, as may be determined by resolution of the Tribal Council of the Snoqualmie Indian Tribe.

Forms:

• Veterans Healthcare Program In-Home Care Application (PDF)
• Veterans Healthcare Program In-Home Care Facility/Provider Application (PDF)
• Descendancy Verification Form (PDF)

VA published a final rule in the Federal Register on April 4, 2023, that exempts eligible American Indian and Alaska Native Veterans from copayments for health care and all urgent care visits received on or after January 5, 2022. Veterans seeking copayment exemption should submit copies of VA Form 10-334 and official tribal documentation to receive this new benefit.

The copayment exemption:

• Retroactively reimburses eligible American Indian and Alaska Native Veterans from copayments for health care and all urgent care visits received on or after January 5, 2022.
• Eliminates future copayment collection of copayments for health care and all urgent care visits for eligible American Indian and Alaska Native Veterans.

Links/Information:

• News Release – VA waives copayments for eligible Native American/Alaska Native Veterans
• Copayment Exemption for American Indian and Alaska Native Veterans Six Essential Questions

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