Menominee Tribe Announces 2025 General Welfare Payments Starting December
The Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin authorized a one time General Welfare Assistance payment of two hundred dollars for enrolled members as of November 20, 2025, and opened an application portal on Sunday, December 7, 2025. The program provides checks for adults and automatic trust deposits for minors, with a deadline of Sunday, June 7, 2026, making this a timely financial boost for many local families.
The Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin this week announced details for its 2025 General Welfare Assistance payment program, authorizing a two hundred dollar payment for enrolled tribal members who were on the rolls as of November 20, 2025. The application portal opened Sunday, December 7, 2025, and the Tribe scheduled the first mailing of checks for Friday, December 19, 2025. Applications received by 4:30 PM on Wednesdays are processed that week and mailed on Friday, and the overall application deadline is Sunday, June 7, 2026.
Adults age 18 and older who apply will receive payments by check. Funds for minors age 17 and under will be deposited automatically into trust accounts maintained by the Tribe. The announcement also lays out procedures for incarcerated members, steps for returned checks, and deadlines for updating addresses to ensure payments are received. The Tribe described the payment as not taxable and not subject to interception for child support, an important clarification for recipients balancing benefits and obligations.
For Menominee County residents the schedule and payment format matter immediately. Checks slated to begin mailing December 19 come before the winter holidays and may provide short term relief for households facing higher costs this season. Parents and guardians should note that minor payments move into trust accounts automatically, so families should confirm trust account details are current. Members who have recently moved or who expect to be incarcerated are advised to follow the procedures the Tribe posted to avoid delays.
This assistance reflects tribal authority to administer member benefits under sovereign governance, and it intersects with federal benefit rules that affect tax and support obligations. The Tribe included contact information for Member Services and IT help in its announcement for members who need assistance with applications or account issues. Residents seeking help should consult the Tribe through those channels to confirm eligibility, update addresses, and ensure timely receipt of payments.
