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This paper provides links to online state information provided about these benefit programs. Individuals seeking information about eligibility and benefits in a particular state will find these links a useful place to start.

MONTANA Policy Manuals/Materials Food Stamp http://www.dphhs.mt.gov/hcsd/fsmanual/index.shtml TANF http://www.dphhs.mt.gov/hcsd/tanfmanual/index.shtml Medicaid http://www.dphhs.mt.gov/legalresources/administrativerules/title37/chapter82.pdf CHIP http://www.dphhs.mt.gov/legalresources/administrativerules/title37/chapter79.pdf Child Care Assistance http://www.dphhs.mt.gov/hcsd/ecsbmanual/index.shtml Descriptive Program and Eligibility Information Food Stamp http://www.dphhs.mt.gov/hcsd/snap/index.shtml TANF http://www.dphhs.mt.gov/hcsd/tanf/tanfeligibility.shtml Medicaid http://www.dphhs.mt.gov/programsservices/medicaid.shtml CHIP http://chip.mt.gov/index.shtml Child Care Assistance http://www.dphhs.mt.gov/hcsd/childcare/bestbeginnings/index.shtml Applications for Assistance Food Stamp, TANF and Medicaid http://www.dphhs.mt.gov/programsservices/publicassistanceprograms.shtml (English and Spanish) Food Stamp http://www.dphhs.mt.gov/formsapplications/foodstamp.pdf Medicaid (children) and CHIP http://hmk.mt.gov/documents/hmkapplication.pdf Online Application Medicaid (children) and CHIP https://mtchip.assistguide.net/ Program Data Food Stamp, TANF, Medicaid and CHIP Monthly Statistical Data (w/county totals) http://www.dphhs.mt.gov/statisticalinformation/tanfstats/tanfstatistics.shtml

DPHHS has produced a community health program guide to make it easier to find health resources that are available across Montana.

Click here to download the FFY 09 APR (PDF) Click here to download the Part C Determination Letter from OSEP (PDF) Each of the regional Part C agencies FFY 09 Annual Performance Reports are posted at http://www.dphhs.mt.gov/fssac/ (under Part C Reports), along with Montana's Part C Determination Letter from the Office of Special Education Program (OSEP). Contact Erica Peterson at EPeterson2@mt.gov for questions.

According to a recently completed report by the University of Montana, a Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) program that provides early intervention to children age 15 months to 5-years-old with autism is ‘on par with published results from the best national programs’ and has been ‘incredibly successful.’ The Montana’s Children’s Autism Waiver Report documents positive outcomes for the first 43 children who recently completed the intensive three-year program.

You can download the final SPIL here and you can download the State Plan here!What:Public hearing on state plans for Montana independent living and Montana vocational rehabilitation.For more details please visit: http://www.dphhs.mt.gov/vocrehab/upcomingevents.shtml. At this site you will also find the current state plans for Montana Vocational Rehabilitation and Independent Living, as well as a copy of the current Montana Vocational Rehabilitation strategic plan report.  This report reflects the activities and progress of the first year of the 3-year strategic plan.  The Hearing is an opportunity to comment on the progress of the strategic plan. When:April 3rd, 20123:00 pm - 4:00 pmWhere:The hearing will be at Fisher Video Conference sites in Billings, Butte, Bozeman, Great Falls, Helena, Kalispell, Miles City and Missoula.Contact:Mike Hermanson, MS, CRCPhone: (406) 444-3833

Helena’s Diana Tavary credits respite care for enabling her 20-year-old daughter with autism to remain at home. “When our daughter was diagnosed with autism many years ago, our whole world changed,” Tavary said. “Respite care has allowed our daughter to remain at home and also provide much-needed assistance for my family.” Tavary will tell her story as part of a panel that will discuss the need for respite in Montana during the Montana Lifespan Respite Summit on March 9, 2011 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Great Northern Hotel.

Health Improvement Team, LLC has been contracted by Montana Department of Health and Human Services (DPHHS) to examine the health related needs of families and children. This study is conducted every five years and is used to assist DPHHS improve health related services and resources. We would like to invite parents and adolescents from the community to participate in focus groups. Their participation will be entirely confidential to allow them to share their honest thoughts and opinions.

Info On SB 254, The Bill To Close Montana Developmental Center SB 254 creates a responsible process to shift services for people with developmental disabilities into community settings and close the Montana Developmental Center. This bill, sponsored by Sen. Mary Caferro would appoint two representatives of community providers, two parents or guardians of recently discharged residents from MDC, and advocates from MCDD and DRM to a committee to write a plan to close MDC that assures that services are appropriate, that the people are served, and the communities are kept safe.

In 2009, the Developmental Disabilities Program (DDP) within Montana’s Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) began the Children’s Autism Waiver (CAW) as way to provided intensive (20 hours a week), applied behavior analysis to young children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and their families. The Medicaid waiver program is state-wide and provides services for 50 children at a time. The first cohort of children who have completed the services have just exited. As part of the exit procedure, a comprehensive evaluation was completed.

What:The OPI in partnership with DPHHS will bring together parent and youth representatives, school administrators and educators, school counselors, CSCT program administrators and other mental health providers from across the state.Cick here for more informationWhen:March 1-2, 2012Where:Red Lion Colonial HotelHelena, MT Contact:Brandi Long, bklong@mt.gov

Click here for more information! You can also download the Support Broker Training Flyer or the Support Broker Memo!What is a Support Broker? Support Brokers assist participants and their representatives who are employers of staff wo work directly with persons with a developmental disability.What are Qualifications for Support Brokers? Is at least 18 years old Has received training to provide services to persons with developmental disabilities Is familiar with developmental disabilities services and resources available in Montana Has at least two years of experience providing assistance to persons with developmental disabilities Can pass a Criminal Background Check What Training do you Need?No cost training provided through The College of Direct Supports Two-day training streamed to sites across Montana.  A limited stipend for persons extended distances from training sites will be available on a case-by-case basis Why Be Certified?To be paid, the Support Broker must be certified by the State of Montana Developmental Disabilities Program (DDP). When:March 20-21, 2012Deadline for Application March 7, 2012Contact:Kathy ZeeckSelf-Directed Services Coordinator Phone: 406-444-5482Email: kzeeck@mt.gov

2010 Montana MCH Needs Assessment - Focus Groups - Final Reports Adolescents_Report      Parents CSHCN_Report     Parents 0-12_Report