Public Assistance

Healthy Montana Kids (HMK)

Healthy Montana Kids (HMK), Children's Health Insurance Plan offering a free or low-cost health insurance plan which provides coverage to eligible Montana children up to age 19. Benefits are administered through the Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Montana Provider Network, except for Federally Qualified Health Centers, Rural Health Clinics and Community Based Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Support Services. Treatments and services must be medically necessary and the member must be enrolled at the time the service is delivered. Covered services include medical, dental, eyeglasses, and other related services.
 

Eligibility
Public Assistance Helpline
Office of Public Assistance contact information
(888) 706-1535

Medical Benefits
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana
(855) 258-3489

Pharmacy, Dental and Eyeglass Benefits
Federally Qualified Health Centers, Rural Health Clinics and Community Based Psychiatric Rehabilitation and Support Services
Montana Healthcare Programs, Member Helpline
(800) 362-8312

Montana DPHHS, Office of Public Assistance

Montana DPHHS provides cash assistance (TANF), supplemental nutrition assistance (SNAP, formerly food stamps), Medicaid, other services to those who are categorically eligible to move out of poverty and toward self-sufficiency. This information is provided as a courtesy only.

Apply for assistance in person, or for questions about your case:
Gallatin Co. Office of Public Assistance
12 North 3rd
Bozeman, MT 59407
hhshcsopagallatin@mt.gov

Apply by phones or for questions about your case:

Montana Public Assistance Helpline
1-888-706-1535

To see if your eligible, apply for benefits online, check the status of your benefits, or report changes to your case:
https://apply.mt.gov/

Montana Homeowner/Renter Credit Program

The Montana Elderly Homeowner/Renter Credit program is a property tax relief program that provides a refundable income tax credit of up to $1,000. Montana homeowners or renters age 62 or older may qualify for this program even if you do not have to file an income tax return if they meet the eligibility criteria.

Montana Department of Revenue
1201 US Hwy 10 West, Unit D2
Livingston, MT 59047
Phone (406) 222-4919
DORProp4B@mt.gov