Description
The Iris, located in Great Falls, MT, is a senior living community offering independent living services and amenities which provides modern conveniences and comfort for their residents. Their accommodation options ranging from studio, to one-to-two bedroom units offer spacious bedrooms and living areas, kitchenette, and private bathrooms.
Additionally, the monthly rent includes three restaurant-style meals, 24/7 staff availability, and weekly housekeeping and laundry. For added sense of security, a monitored care team call system is also available in the accommodations, so the residents may rest assured that help is always available.
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Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Big Sky Waiver
Montana Medicaid Big Sky Waiver
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Rural state; limited providers in some areas.
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), home modifications ($1,500 avg.), meals ($6/meal).
Montana Community First Choice
MT CFC
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, Montana resident, Medicaid- eligible.
- Income Limits: ~$1,732/month (individual, Medicaid threshold).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
- MT Specifics: Less intensive than waiver; rural focus.
- Services: Personal care (up to 40 hours/month), homemaker services, respite (varies).
Big Sky Rx
Montana Big Sky Rx
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Covers up to $38.75/month premium; statewide via AAAs.
- Services: Prescription drug premium assistance (~$465/year), reducing out-of-pocket costs.
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Montana Medicare Savings Program
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Montana Caregiver Support Program (via NFCSP)
Montana Caregiver Support Program
- 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 Specifics: 10 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.
- Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($50/day), training, supplies (~$500/year).
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Montana SCSEP
- General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Montana resident.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
- Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
- MT Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Montana VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
- General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, 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 Specifics: High veteran demand in rural areas.
- Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
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