Producers reminded to inform State Hail Insurance Program following hail loss

Press release

HELENA — Bearing in mind recent storms throughout the state, the Montana Department of Agriculture is reminding producers that when there is a hail loss, it is the participating producers’ responsibility to inform the Hail Insurance Program of the loss within 14 days of the storm.

Producers can call, email, or mail/fax in their completed loss forms.

Applications for State Hail Insurance Policy are available through MDA’s State Hail Insurance Program online at https://agr.mt.gov/I-Want-To/Apply/Hail-Insurance-Applying .

Producers can insure crops against hail damage at the maximum coverage rate of $75 per acre for dryland and $114 per acre for irrigated land. Rates charged are a percentage of the insured amount and vary by county. A detailed list of rates by county and crop can be found online by visiting the MDA website at the address above. State policies are available for purchase until August 15, 2024.

Producers who previously purchased state hail insurance will receive applications in the mail. Application forms are also available online at https://agr.mt.gov/_docs/hailins-docs/HailIns_Application_fillable.pdf or by calling the MDA office. Staff are available to process policies, file claims, and help answer any questions producers may have regarding coverage options. Completed forms can be emailed, mailed, faxed, or used as a reference when contacting the office by phone.

Contact Information:

Montana State Hail Insurance Program

P.O. Box 200201

Helena, MT 59620

Phone: 406-444-5429

Email: [email protected]

Toll Free: 1-844-515-1571

Fax: 406-444-9442

Loss claims are due to the office by October 1, 2024, and must be submitted within two weeks of the hail damage occurrence. Forms are available online at https://agr.mt.gov/_docs/hailins-docs/HailIns_LossCaim_fillable.pdf or by request.