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Paying for care in Montana

Getting paid to care for a family member in Montana

Yes. In Montana, a family member can be paid to give care through Self-Directed Community First Choice Services and Personal Care Services (SD-CFCS/PCS) and Big Sky Waiver (BSW). Whether a spouse can be paid depends on conditions, which the page on getting paid sets out with their sources.

Respite care for family caregivers in Montana

Yes. In Montana, family caregivers can get respite through two programs on record: Big Sky Waiver Respite Care and Montana Lifespan Respite Voucher Program.

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Programs on record

How to apply

Self-Directed Community First Choice Services and Personal Care Services (SD-CFCS/PCS)

How to apply

First get Medicaid approval: apply online at apply.mt.gov or call (888) 706-1535. Then schedule an assessment with the state's utilization review contractor, Mountain Pacific. Choose a provider agency and tell Mountain Pacific, which sends your authorization to that agency.

Source: Accessing Community First Choice Services: A Guide to Self-Direction (Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Senior and Long-Term Care Division)Checked

Phone

(800) 219-7035

Mountain Pacific, to schedule an assessment.

Source: Accessing Community First Choice Services: A Guide to Self-Direction (Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Senior and Long-Term Care Division)Checked

Big Sky Waiver (BSW)

How to apply

Make a referral to the Big Sky Waiver through Mountain Pacific. Eligibility specialists at your county Office of Public Assistance can help you find out if you are eligible for Medicaid.

Source: Montana Big Sky Waiver Program (Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Senior and Long-Term Care Division)Checked

Phone

(800) 219-7035 or (406) 443-4020

Mountain Pacific, for a Big Sky Waiver referral.

Source: Montana Big Sky Waiver Program (Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Senior and Long-Term Care Division)Checked

Big Sky Waiver Respite Care

How to apply

Make a referral to the Big Sky Waiver through Mountain Pacific. Eligibility specialists at your county Office of Public Assistance can help you find out if you are eligible for Medicaid. Respite Care is one of the services the Big Sky Waiver lists, and the case management team plans your services with you.

Source: Montana Big Sky Waiver Program (Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Senior and Long-Term Care Division)Checked

Phone

(800) 219-7035 or (406) 443-4020

Mountain Pacific, for a Big Sky Waiver referral.

Source: Montana Big Sky Waiver Program (Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Senior and Long-Term Care Division)Checked

Montana Lifespan Respite Voucher Program

Phone

(406) 444-0998

Emma Whitehead, for questions about the program.

Source: Montana Lifespan Respite Voucher Program / Application (Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services)Checked

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