Become a Patient
Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center provides comprehensive healthcare services to eligible American Indians and Alaska Natives.
Patient Registration
Eligibility Coordinator Supervisor
Fax (Medical Records)
541.240.8751
Forms & Resources
New patients must complete an application and provide required documents to establish eligibility.
Required Documents for Registration
- Enrollment card (with photo) from a federally recognized Tribe, Certificate of Indian Blood, or Proof of Native Descent
- Completed application
Two Levels of Eligibility
The eligibility coordinators at Yellowhawk review your registration packet and determine whether you are eligible for Direct Care Only or for Purchased and Referred Care.
Purchased & Referred Care (PRC)
Care at Yellowhawk + approved outside referrals
- CTUIR enrolled member residing within Umatilla and Union Counties
- Other enrolled tribal member or descendent of an enrolled member of another federally recognized tribe, residing within the boundaries of CTUIR for one year (must show proof of residency)
- Be registered for services at Yellowhawk
- Provide required documents
- Must enroll for alternative resource (insurance) if applicable, such as Medicare, Medicaid, or employer benefits
- Eligible to receive services outside of Yellowhawk WITH APPROVED referral from a Yellowhawk primary care provider
Direct Care Only (DCO)
Care at Yellowhawk only
- Any enrolled tribal member or descendent of enrolled member of a federally recognized tribe
- Be registered for services at Yellowhawk
- Provide required documents
- Must enroll for alternative resource (insurance) if applicable, such as Medicare, Medicaid, or employer benefits
- Eligible to receive services at YELLOWHAWK ONLY
Why do I need to update yearly?
It is very important that your eligibility information stay current and you will be asked to verify it at every visit. Please notify Yellowhawk if your information changes (address, insurance coverage, etc.). An eligibility form needs to be signed annually regardless of changes.
Update HereDoes the update affect my eligibility?
Indian Health Services requires Yellowhawk to make sure your information is updated yearly. Yellowhawk can end your PRC eligibility if information isn't current. IHS is a primary source of funding for Yellowhawk, making up approximately half of the operating budget each year. To address shortfalls in congressional funding, Yellowhawk and other tribal, urban, and IHS programs must rely on resources such as private insurers, Medicare, and Medicaid to meet the level of need.
Sending Medical Records?
Fax records to 541.240.8751. Questions? Call 541.240.8736 or 541.240.8735.