State Aging Agency
This agency has a wide range of services and referrals for seniors.
Montana Aging Services
http://www.dphhs.mt.gov/sltc/services/aging/index.shtml
800-551-3191
Local Area Aging Agencies can be found at the contacts above, or by visiting www.eldercare.gov or calling 800-677-1116.
State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)
SHIP offers free, one-on-one, local counseling to people with Medicare and their families.
State Health Insurance Assistance Program
http://www.dphhs.mt.gov/sltc/services/aging/SHIP/ship.shtml
800-551-3191
Local SHIP counselors can be found at the contact above, or by calling 800-677-1116, or visiting www.shiptalk.org or www.eldercare.gov.
State Long-Term Care Ombudsman
The statewide ombudsman program investigates and resolves complaints of older individuals in nursing and board and care homes, including assisted living facilities, and advocates to protect residents’ rights and ensure quality care.
MT Dept. of Health & Human Services
http://www.dphhs.mt.gov/sltc/services/aging/ltcombudsman.shtml
406-444-7785
State Insurance Commissioner
This office has information about insurance plans and costs. They often have special resources for seniors.
Montana Insurance Commissioner
http://sao.mt.gov/
800-332-6148
State Medicaid Office
This office manages the state’s Medicaid program. They also handle Medicaid enrollment.
Montana Medicaid Program
http://www.dphhs.mt.gov/programsservices/medicaid.shtml
800-362-8312
State Prescription Assistance Program
A program to help you reduce the cost of your prescription drugs
Big Sky Rx
http://www.dphhs.mt.gov/prescriptiondrug/bigsky.shtml
866-369-1233
Montana PharmAssist Program and Rx Discount Program
800-551-3191
State Protection & Advocacy (P&A) Agency
This agency protects the legal rights of people with disabilities, including people on Medicaid.
Montana Advocacy Program
http://www.mtadv.org/
800-245-4743
Access to Benefits Coalition Members
Coalition members educate and enroll people in different prescription drug programs, including Medicare. These independent local groups belong to a national network. The agencies below serve only the areas listed.
Missoula Aging Services
406-728-7682
Missoula and Ravalli Counties
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Regional Office Outreach Campaign Manager
CMS Regional Offices play a key role in conducting outreach for the new Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit. Each office has a team dedicated to helping raise awareness and educate about the new coverage. Contact the regional campaign manager to learn more about local outreach events, schedule an event in your area or request outreach materials.
Region VII - Denver
Campaign Manager: Mark Levine
303-844-7070
