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16 Smoke Signals JUNE 1,2013 Credit Recovery begins June 1 7 The Youth Education Department is offering the opportunity for students to take advantage of the Credit Recovery Program to make up high school credits that they need to graduate. This year's program will run from June 17 through Aug. 8. Students will ho able to work on their classes at any time in any of the Tribe's computer labs. However, there will only be instructional assistance offered from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday. Students and parents must sign a contract that reviews the program's rules and expectations. There is a $50 refundable deposit to participate. Contact High School U-ad Chris Bailey at 503-879-4534 with any questions or to sign up. Oregon man wins $816,126 at Spirit Mountain Casino An Oregon man, who requested that his identity remain confidential, won an $816,126 jackpot at Spirit Mountain Casino on May 21. He had been playing table games and decided to try his luck at slots. He sat down at a $1 IGT Wheel of Fortune progressive slot machine and played for approximately 18 minutes before his luck, and the machine, paid off in a big way. He is a regular guest at the casino. The latest jackpot if the largest of the year at the casino, which has awarded more than $12.7 million in jackpots in 2013 with more than $3.1 million in jackpots in May. B BOOK FOR SALE Name: Shipping Address:. IK City: State: -Zip:. .COPIES AT $35 EACH FOR A TOTAL OF $ CHECKS ONLY Mail this order form: Menard Publications 12042 SE Sunnyside Road, Suite 322 Clackamas, OR 97015 Profiles of 650 early native families and includes over 100 photos. The author covers the American-Indian wars in western Oregon, native removal, early conditions on the reservation and the effects of government policy on the native way of life. FREE SHIPPING Paid ad w f mmm m iimm AA ma N it 4 5:15-7:00 p.m. YED Covorod Aroa A Wfllff Clugust Dinner Desserts Raffia Prizes Family Activity Basketball In Gym 4 Information Tables YED Orientation Meet and Greet Tour Facilities You won't want to miss our kick-off event!!! Call 503-879-2101 for more information or to volunteer today! HA Save Our Skookum (SOS) Frequently asked questions Q: What is the point of making members apply for Oregon Health PlanMedicaid or other state coverage? A: To save Tribal dollars. If you are eligible for a state plan, this would become primary and pays claims before Skookum, which saves Tribal funds. Q: Does Tribal Council know you're doing this to the mem bership? A: Yes. This was a directive from Tribal Council. (We are doing this FOR the membership ... to benefit everyone by keeping the plan sustainable.) Q: What information can be submitted to the Skookum Sec ondary Payer Group if I don't qualify for the state cover age? A: Income verification, such as a pay stub or tax information showing you are over the income limits would be acceptable. Q: If I am an Elder receiving the Tribal Elder Pension, single family of one, do I have to apply? A: No, not if you are a single family of one, receiving the Tribal El der Pension. The Skookum Secondary Payer Group will verify your pension information with Member Benefits. Q: If I am a married Elder receiving Tribal Elders Pension, and my spouse is working, do I have to apply? A: If you are a family of two, receiving Tribal Elders Pension, the Skookum Secondary Payer Group will need to verify income informa tion for your household to help determine whether or not you need to apply for OHPMedicaid. Q: If I have a primary insurance, do I have to apply? A: No, not at this time. This will only affect Tribal members using Skookum as their only coverage. Q: Isn't my Skookum Health Program benefit insurance cov erage? A: No, Skookum is not an insurance plan, therefore, it is not consid ered to be insurance by definition. You should not reference Skookum as insurance, as it is not. It is a benefit you receive from the Tribe because you are an enrolled Tribal member. Q: What happens if I do not comply? A: Your claims will be suspended in a pending status at Shasta and not paid until you fulfill your obligation. Once it is confirmed that you have fulfilled your obligation, we will instruct Shasta to process and pay your claims. Q: I might be getting a job soon; if I do, should I drop my Medicaid? A: Keep your Medicaid until you have new coverage in effect and notify Medicaid of your change in status. Q: How do I apply for Medicaid? A: Many states have an online application and eligibility information or you can call the Department of Human Services in your state to learn about what is available to you. Q: Will there be Tribal staff available to answer my questions about applying for Medicaid? A: Yes, there will be Tribal staff available to assist you with ques tions. Q: Am I required to pay for insurance through my employ er? A: We encourage those Tribal members with alternate resources, such as employer sponsored insurance, to enroll in those plans and use Skookum as a secondary coverage to pay for any balances that are patient responsibility. But, at this time, you aren't required to enroll in your employer plan if there is an associated premium that you must pay. (But you may certainly choose to.) D Thank you to everyone that has responded to this effort and or provided necessary documentation. We look forwarding to hearing from you! Please call with your questions. Skookum Health Plan Secondary Payer Team Barbara Steere 503-879-2487; Tauni McCammon 503-879-1406; Erica Mercier 503-879-2080; Melody Baker 503-879-2011; Tresa Mercier 503-879-2008; Jim Holmes 503-879-2221. SB Save Our Skookum I 2L A