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    Winter 2026 GWE Disbursement: Opening February 2

    On Saturday, January 3, 2026, Tribal Council voted to approve amounts for the Winter 2026 GWE Disbursement.

    Attestation for the Winter 2026 GWE will begin on Monday, February 2, at 10:00 am PST, and will be completed here through the GWE Portal by signing in to your account. We highly recommend that all members who plan to attest via the GWE Portal ensure that they can successfully log into their accounts and complete two-factor authentication (2FA) before attestation opens.  

    Available Assistance: For those who may need assistance with accessing their accounts again, or setting up their GWE Portal for the first time, both in-person and virtual appointments are available with our Enrollment or CTMS team members.  


    Those with questions or who need assistance may also call the GWE phone line at (360) 512-7888 (extension 9005) or email GWE@cowlitz.org. 

    Paper Applications: Paper applications for the Winter 2026 GWE will be available for those who do not wish to attest through the GWE Portal. Paper applications will be available for download in the 1-30-26 Weekly Updates newsletter and will be automatically mailed to those without portal accounts.

    If you would like to request that a paper application be mailed to you, please email the Enrollment Department at enrollment@cowlitz.org.  
    Completed paper applications can be sent to the address provided on the application or may be dropped off at the Tribal Administration office in Longview starting February 2, 2026. Applications will not be accepted in person until February 2. Applications dropped off at other Tribal offices will not be accepted, nor will emailed applications.  

    Resources: The following resources may also be helpful when logging back into your portal account, or creating an account for the first time:  
    Note: To successfully log back into your GWE Portal account, the 2FA step must be completed with the same 2FA app. that you used when creating your account.  

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    GWE Portal Resource Guides

    nákʷs (hello), 

    The Cowlitz Indian Tribe has launched a new GWE portal to make the attestation process secure and convenient! This GWE portal is specifically designed for GWE attestations and is separate from the Member Portal that launched this summer.

    Portal Features:

    • View, track, and attest for your available benefits
    • See benefit details for your eligible dependents
    • Reach out to staff through a built-in support system

    To get started, please see the resources linked below for help during registration, two-factor authentication set-up (2FA), and attestation. Please note: When registering, use the email that you have on file with the Enrollment Department.

    GWE Portal Registration Guide

    Two-Factor Authentication Help Guide (2FA)

    GWE Portal Attestation Guide

    We’re excited to launch this new service to our Tribal members and look forward to sharing more features with you soon. For any questions during this process please see our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Guide linked here. 

    Available Assistance: For those who may need assistance with accessing their accounts again, or setting up their GWE Portal for the first time, both in-person and virtual appointments are available with our Enrollment or CTMS team members.  

    To book an appointment in Longview (or virtual), click here.  

    To book an appointment in DuPont (or virtual), click here.  

    Those with questions or who need assistance may also call the GWE phone line at (360) 512-7888 (extension 9005) or email GWE@cowlitz.org. 

    We thank you for your continued trust and patience.

    náxʷɬqʷulʼas 


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    Disability GWE Program

    nákʷs (hello),

    The  Disability GWE Program is available for attestation as of Monday, January 5, at 10 a.m. PST. To be eligible for the Disability GWE Program, member must send proof of medical or psychological disability which demonstrates their inability to be employed to the Cowlitz Indian Tribe Enrollment office, along with the Disability GWE Program application. Proof of eligibility must be submitted yearly for anyone not receiving SSD or Medicare. Written documentation must be included from one or more of the following sources:

    • SSI
    • SSD
    • Veterans Administration
    • Worker’s Compensation
    • Medicare

    For assistance applying for the Disability GWE Program, schedule an appointment with Enrollment through the link below, call (360) 512-7888 (extension 9005) or email GWE@cowlitz.org. 

    To book an appointment in Longview (or virtual), click here.  


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