Announcements and Public Information


Public Meetings

Senate Bill 5 Workgroup

The Legislature recently approved several recommendations from the BHSFG Commission to enhance services for individuals with behavioral health challenges and developmental disabilities.

A key priority for the Developmental Disabilities Program (DDP) is BHSFG recommendation #1, which is establishing acuity-based rates for the 0208 Comprehensive Waiver. To move forward, we are seeking the expertise of the SB5 Workgroup to help us identify and recommend an appropriate assessment tool for piloting.

We would greatly appreciate your participation in meetings dedicated to this topic during your existing June 5 and June 12 time slots.

During these meetings, we aim to:

  • Evaluate various acuity assessment tools considering individual support needs, validity, ease of use, and applicability in Montana.
  • Work towards a consensus recommendation on a tool for DDP to pilot for rate setting.

 

Upcoming Meeting: Thursday, June 5, 2025 08:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Join Zoom Meeting: https://mt-gov.zoom.us/j/85920973190?pwd=ihLtQhvormooGyO1aBJG3TiRiUXMip.1

Meeting ID: 859 2097 3190

Password: 284102

 

Upcoming Meeting: Thursday, June 12, 2025 08:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Join Zoom Meeting: https://mt-gov.zoom.us/j/86089220191?pwd=AUhyeMubWukrFqYvK1B1EbikRVq8br.1

Meeting ID: 860 8922 0191

Password: 084529

Draft Documents: To be posted when available

 

ABLE Committee

Upcoming Meeting Information: Wednesday, May 14, 2025 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Join Zoom Meeting: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://umontana.zoom.us/j/91676683144?pwd=EneSQPtgaCsPkAsVr2GPhazoDhU5Lh.1__;!!GaaboA!oDXL5irfMNfGpZFGz-zqEd0GuvPEN0f8LsmeaYmHkdpG6yo_nfy-_uD5no4fZxE-MMk853nSW29tob5vvw8ziVhOSAjvocE$

Meeting ID: 916 7668 3144

Passcode: 507647

Draft Documents: To be posted when available

 

Rulemaking and Interested Parties

In an on-going effort to inform and interact with the public about rulemaking matters, the Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Division (BHDD) welcomes and appreciates all comments on its rule notifications.

Interested Parties

BHDD maintains a list of interested persons who request to receive notices of rulemaking actions proposed by this Division. If you would like to have your name added to this list, please submit a written request that includes:

  • name;
  • e-mail;
  • mailing address of the person to receive notices; and
  • identify that you would like to be added to the Developmental Disabilities Program Interested Parties list.

Notices are sent by e-mail unless a mailing preference is noted in the request

Submit written requests to:

BHDD Administrative Rules Coordinator
Department of Public Health and Human Services
Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Division
PO Box 4210
Helena, MT 59604-4210
fax (406) 444-0230 or e-mail  HHSDSDrules@mt.gov.

DPHHS Proposal Notices

Each proposal notice includes:

  • proposed rule changes;
  • reasons for the changes;
  • date and location of public hearing (if scheduled);
  • deadline for written comments;
  • instructions for requesting a reasonable accommodation to participate in the rulemaking process; and
  • instructions for requesting placement on interested person’s mailing lists.

Concerned persons may submit their data, views, or arguments either orally or in writing at the hearing. Written data, views, or arguments may also be submitted to:  BHDD Administrative Rules Coordinator, Department of Public Health and Human Services, Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Division, P.O. Box 4210, Helena, Montana, 59604-4210; fax (406) 444-0230; or e-mail  HHSDSDrules@mt.gov, and must be received no later than 5:00 p.m., on the end of comment period.

Adoption Notices

The department posts notices of final rule actions after the public comment period ends.

Secretary of State's Office