Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Health now can make Medicaid eligibility determinations for tribal health recipients.

The new authority delegates responsibility to Tribal Health to determine eligibility similar to other state public assistance offices throughout Montana.

Tribal health recipients between 19 and 64 with limited income who are not covered by Medicare may qualify for health coverage under Montana Medicaid expansion.

Tribal Health Medicaid technicians also will enroll children. Former foster children are eligible for Medicaid up to the age of 26.

Contact one of the Medicaid eligibility technicians to see if you qualify.

St. Ignatius Health Center

Jonnell Wieder, Medicaid technician

35401 Mission Drive

St. Ignatius, MT 59865

Phone: 406-745-3525, extension 5063

Polson Health Center

Kyle Hendrickx, Medicaid technician

No. 5 Fourth Ave. E.

Polson, MT 59860

Phone: 406-883-5541, extension 7340

Ronan Health Center

(Temporarily housed at St. Ignatius Health Center)

Thomasina Biggs, Medicaid technician

35401 Mission Drive

St. Ignatius, MT 59865

(Mondays, Wednesday, Fridays only)

Phone: 406-745-3525, extension 5051