What neighborhood is Benton Independent Living in?

Benton Independent Living is in the Franklin to the Fort neighborhood.

Is Benton Independent Living in a walkable area?

Benton Independent Living has a walk score of 73. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the phone number of Benton Independent Living?

(406) 721-7635 will put you in contact with the team at Benton Independent Living.

Is Benton Independent Living Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Benton Independent Living is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

Benton Independent Living | Missoula, MT

Big Sky Waiver

Montana Medicaid Big Sky Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled

General Montana resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

MT

Rural state; limited providers in some areas.

Benefits

Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.) Meals ($6/meal)

Montana Community First Choice

MT CFC

Age 65+ or disabled

General Montana resident, Medicaid- eligible.

Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medicaid threshold

Asset Limits $2,000 individual

MT

Less intensive than waiver; rural focus.

Benefits

Personal care (up to 40 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Big Sky Rx

Montana Big Sky Rx

Age 65+ or disabled

General Montana resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D, income below limit.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (individual), ~$3,380/month (couple).

Asset Limits Not assessed.

MT

Covers up to $38.75/month premium; statewide via AAAs.

Benefits

Prescription drug premium assistance (~$465/year) Reducing out-of-pocket costs

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Montana Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled

General Montana resident, Medicare Part A/B.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

MT

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits

Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Montana Caregiver Support Program (via NFCSP)

Montana Caregiver Support Program

Age —

General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Montana resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Income Limits (2025) Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.

MT

10 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Benefits

Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($50/day) Training Supplies (~$500/year)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Montana VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse

General Montana resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit

MT

High veteran demand in rural areas.

Benefits

Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

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