Tlingit & Haida Elderly Emergency / Elder Burial Assistance (65+)
One-time-per-year help for T&H-enrolled elders 65+: Elderly Emergency Assistance up to $250 per household (rent, oil/heat, electricity, medical, food - paid to the vendor with a bill or shut-off notice) and Elder Burial Assistance ($450 for Alaska residents). Tlingit & Haida Elder Connection 907-463-7172 (toll-free 800-344-1432 ext. 7172); email TFYSMail@tlingitandhaida.gov; fax 907-885-0032.
Who it’s for
T&H enrolled citizens age 65+
This is what the program lists. Only the provider can say whether you qualify.
What to bring isn’t listed. Check with the provider before you start.
Provider information
View official informationCall Central Council Tlingit & Haida907-463-7172Questions to ask
Who can get this, and what should I bring?
Which application or form fits my situation?
Opening a PDF does not submit it. Ask the provider how to return the completed form and confirm receipt.
After you contact them
Ask the provider how to confirm receipt and when to follow up. A response time is not listed here.