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T Smoke Signals 13 JANUARY 1,2012 Grand Ronde Tribal Housing Authority Housing Board of Commissioners seeking members, Tribal or non-Tribal The Grand Ronde Tribal Housing Authority Board has multiple Board of Commissioners seats expiring in March 2012. The posi tions have a terms expiring in March 2015. Interested persons should have a demonstrated interest in housing and experience in the housing field in some capacity, including: affordable housing development; property management; residential building construction; housing finance; housing planning; other housing related areas. The board oversees all housing development, housing manage ment, housing programs and housing operations for the Tribe and is responsible for policy decisions. The Board currently meets at 5 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month at the Housing Authority office in Grand Ronde and hold work sessions as needed. Interested persons should send a letter or e-mail outlining their interest and qualifications, including any supporting documenta tion to: Carina Kistler, Executive Director Grand Ronde Tribal Housing Authority 28450 Tyee Road Grand Ronde, Oregon 97347 or via e-mail: carina.kistlergrandronde.org "-""Airietters need to be received by noon Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, to be considered. The Housing Board candidates will be interviewed by a -panel of Housing Board membersrThe board will then make recom mendations to the Tribe and final appointments will be made by CTGR Tribal Council, For more information, contact the Housing Authority at 503-879-2401 or toll-free at 1-800-422-0232, ext. 2401. Down Payment Assistance Program The Grand Ronde Tribal Housing Authority (GRTHA) has 2012 Down Payment Assistance available for applicants with moderate to low incomes. Although the budget for Tribally funded Down Payment Assistance has been committed for 2012, HUD funds may be available for qualified Tribal applicants whose gross household income either meets, or is less than the guidelines below: Family size Gross income 1 $39,900 2 $45,600 3 $51,300 4 $56,950 5 $61,550 6 $66,100 7 $70,650 8 $75,200 Please call Nancy Holmes, Homeownership Coordinator, at 503-879-2445 to pre-qualify for HUD funded assistance. Units available now! The Grand Ronde Tribal Housing Authority is accepting ap plications for Rental Housing Units in Grand Ronde 1-5 bedroom sized units, many upgrades, parkingstorage, close to Tribal services. The units include washerdryer, refrigerator, dishwasher, in floor radiant heat, private patio and great views. If you work for the Tribe or casino, you pay no State Income Tax! The following screening criteria is required for the Market Rate Units: Credit history, landlord history, criminal history, income (at least 3 times monthly rent). One adult member of the household must be an enrolled CTGR Tribal member. HUD assisted rental applicants must meet low-income and other federal requirements. Call GRTHA for applications or for further information at 1-800-422-0232, ext. 2401, or 503-879-2401. Medicare Part B reimbursement notice for Tribal members If you are a Grand Ronde Tribal member, have reached the age of retirement (65) or have started to receive Social Security Retirement or disability benefits through Social Security (SSD), you may be eligible to receive Medicare Part B benefits through the Tribe. To find out if you are eligible, or to get enrolled in Medicare Part B, please do the following: call toll-free 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) or go online at www. medicare.gov. You will need to request an application for enrollment in Medicare Part B and return it to your local Social Security Office. Once you are enrolled in Medicare Part B through Social Security, you will need to call our office to request a Medicare Part B Reimbursement packet to apply. As a Grand Ronde Tribal member, the Tribe will reimburse your Medicare Part B premium each month at the standard rate. Note: If you are currently on the Skookum Tribal Health Plan it is required that you accept Medicare Part B when you become eligible. By not accepting Medicare Part B, your coverage for medical expenses could be drastically reduced. If you need a Medicare Part B reimbursement packet sent to you or have any questions regarding the Tribe's reimbursement program, please call Reina Nelson in Member Services at 503-879-2223 or toll free at 1-800-422-0232, ext. 2223. You may call Barbara Steere with questions regarding our Skookum Tribal Health Plan coverage at 503-879-2487 or toll-free at 1-800-749-2928. D soqjpanecas imnmLjg i 1 1 r . a wv- s"'l1",n'ir ' 1-877-314-5678 www.OregonHealthyKids.gov ' We cover all the health coverage American Indian Alaska Native kids and teens need. Oregon Health Authority Paid ad
