Libby Medical Program
In 2000, Grace established the Libby Medical Program to cover the costs of treating
asbestos-related conditions and illnesses in people who live in Libby or who lived
there when the mine was operating, with no cost to plan members.
The plan covers medical, prescription and pre-approved home health or hospice care
for enrolled individuals. A third-party administrator, Health Network America, oversees
the program.
Since the program was established, Grace has spent more than $17 million meeting
health care needs of nearly 1,200 members. Most of the money has been spent on
medical care and prescription drugs, though other benefits such as smoking deterrents
and gym memberships for weight loss were also included.
In addition to the medical program, Grace has donated more than $2.1 million to St.
John's Lutheran Hospital in Libby. Since the first donation in 2000, the hospital
has used these funds to purchase equipment and provide care and services for patients
with asbestos-related conditions and illnesses.
www.libbymedicalprogram.com