Welcome to Montana Medicaid
Medicaid is a joint federal and state government program that pays for medical care for some low-income and medically needy people. The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) runs the Medicaid program in Montana.
The federal government established the basic laws and rules that govern Medicaid. But states have some freedom to tailor the program to meet the needs of their residents. So no two state Medicaid programs are exactly alike. That means if you qualified for Medicaid in one state, you aren’t automatically eligible in another.
To be eligible for Medicaid in Montana, you must meet certain income requirements. You must also fit into at least one of these categories:
- Families with dependent children
- Pregnant women
- Children (18 or younger)
- Elderly (65 or older)
- People with disabilities (based on Social Security criteria)
To apply for Medicaid, or to find out if you are eligible, visit your local Office of Public Assistance. You can also access your local OPA number and address by calling the Montana Citizens’ Advocate office at toll free (800)-332-2272.
Current Medicaid clients can call the toll-free Medicaid Help Line at (800)-362-8312 for additional information.
Page last updated 09/27/2007
