Montana Big Sky Waiver Program

The Big Sky Waiver Program allows people, who would otherwise be institutionalized, to live in their own home and community. The services are made available through the Senior & Long Term Care Division (SLTC) with the Department of Public Health & Human Services (DPHHS).

How to Apply

To make a referral to the Big Sky Waiver Program, contact the Mountain Pacific Quality Health at 1-800-219-7035.

Eligibility specialists at your County   Office of Public Assistance  (OPA office) can determine Medicaid eligibility.

Eligibility

To qualify for the Big Sky Waiver Program, a recipient must be financially eligible for Medicaid and meet the minimum level of care requirements for nursing facility placement. Individuals must have an unmet need that can only be resolved through the Big Sky Waiver Program services in order to qualify for the program. Currently, there are waiting lists for the Big Sky Waiver Program.

Montana Home and Community Based Services (HCBS)

Montana Medicaid 1915(c) Home and Community Based Services Waiver

Available Services

Case Management Teams (CMT)  consist of a nurse and social worker and provide a holistic approach to care planning. They look at each individual’s medical and psycho-social needs and then develop a plan of care based on the person’s needs and choices. Each Case Management Team has a fixed number of individuals they can serve per year. The following are examples of services that may be available through the Big Sky Waiver Program:

  • Adult Residential Living
  • Adult Day Health
  • Case Management
  • Chemical Dependency Counseling
  • Dietician
  • Environmental Adaptations
  • Habilitation Services
  • Homemaker Services
  • Nutrition
  • Personal Assistance
  • PERS
  • Private Duty Nursing
  • Psychosocial Consultation
  • Respiratory Therapy
  • Respite Care
  • Special Child Care
  • Transportation
  • Therapies (OT, PT, Speech)
  • Specially Trained Attendant
  • Specialized Medical Equipment and Supplies
  • Services for Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury

Find Assisted Living and Other Health Care Facilities

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Contact for More Info

Senior and Long-Term Care Division
(406) 444-4077