November 14, 2005

Enroll in Big Sky Rx Program Beginning November 15

Big Sky Rx, a State of Montana Program, was created to assist in paying Medicare Prescription Drug Plan premiums for eligible Montana residents. Authorized by the 2005 Legislature, the program will help pay the monthly premiums for Medicare beneficiaries who are also enrolled in one of the new Medicare prescription drug plans. The Big Sky Rx Program is funded with revenue from the tobacco-tax increase that voters approved in November 2004. The program will begin to pay the monthly premiums starting January 2006.

To qualify for the Big Sky Rx Program, an individual must be enrolled in a Medicare prescription drug plan, be a Montana resident and have annual family income less than $19,140 if you are single and $25,660 for a family of two. We are encouraging everyone who thinks they may qualify to please apply. A portion of family income will not be counted. There is no limit to the amount of assets you can have in order to be eligible for Big Sky Rx.

If you have questions about Big Sky Rx or wish to apply, call toll-free 1-866-369-1233 or 1-406-444-1233 (out of state and Helena area) and someone can assist you. Applicants can also download an application at www.bigskyrx.mt.gov, or you can write to Big Sky Rx, P.O. Box 202915, Helena MT 59620-2915 and request an application.

Page last updated: 06/15/2006