To access these benefits, individuals must be enrolled tribal members.
While Native Americans can access general welfare-related benefits, food stamps, and healthcare coverage like other citizens, there are specific options tailored to their status as members of one of the 570+ recognized Native American tribes. The key government agencies responsible for handling these benefits are the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) and the federal Social Services organization (FASS). This can be attributed to a variety of factors, including mismanagement, inefficiency, and a lack of awareness about available resources. Native American individuals and families in the United States often miss out on essential benefits to which they are entitled.
