The Butte Community Health Center serves as an enrollment partner for Healthy Montana Kids, a free or low-cost health coverage plan. The plan provides health coverage to eligible Montana children and teenagers up to age 19.
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Covered Services
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- Office and clinic visits
- Emergency services
- Hospital services
- Sports or employment physicals
- Anesthesia services
- Surgical services
- Well-child checkups
- Ambulance
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- Prescription drugs
- Laboratory and X-ray services
- Mental health services
- Substance abuse services
- Dental services
- Vision exams and eyeglasses
- Hearing exams/hearing aids
- ... and more
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A child can qualify for HMK based on family size and income (see chart). There are no pre-existing condition limitations.
Income Eligibility Chart
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2011 HMK Income Chart
Annual Adjusted Gross Income (before taxes)
Effective April 1, 2011
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Household Size
(Children and Adults)
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Household Income
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Family of 2
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$36,775
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Family of 3
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$46,325
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Family of 4
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$55,875
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Family of 5
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$65,425
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Family of 6
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$74,975
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Family of 7
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$84,525
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Family of 8
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$94,075
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Some employment-related and child care deductions apply.
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Some parents share in the cost of their children’s health care by paying a small co-payment when care is received. However, total co-payments for a benefit year will not exceed $215 per family.The Community Health Center can provide applications and enrollment assistance for families wishing to apply for HMK. Call 406-533-8688 for more information. You can also apply online at hmk.mt.gov or call 1-877-543-7669.
SUMMER PROMOTION
During the summer of 2011, the first 200 families to return completed applications for Healthy Montana Kids along with all required documentation will receive a FREE $25 gift card to Wal-Mart, Town Pump, or Albertsons. Pick up your application today!