Start hereOfficial
Senior & Long Term Care (DPHHS)
Front door for aging and long-term care services through Montana DPHHS.
Montana
Montana resources for caregivers
Key Montana entry points for caregiver support & respite, long-term services and supports (LTSS), job-related leave options, safety reporting, and benefits portals. (Official sources when possible.)
Status: Draft — please verify links before publishing.
Last reviewed: Feb 8, 2026
Caregiver supportOfficial
Caregiver support & respite (starting point)
Start with DPHHS Senior & Long Term Care to connect to local aging services and caregiver supports.
Medicaid LTSSOfficial
Home & Community Based Services (HCBS)
Starting point for Montana HCBS programs and waiver information (no eligibility promises).
Self-directedOfficial
Self-directed options (CFCS/PCS)
Information about self-direction for certain services (confirm availability and eligibility with your program/case manager).
Job supportOfficial
Family & medical leave (job protection)
Montana does not have a statewide paid family leave program. Start with federal job-protected leave rules.
SafetyOfficial
Adult Protective Services (APS)
Official pathway to report suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of vulnerable adults (verify county contact details).
OmbudsmanOfficial
Long-Term Care Ombudsman (MT)
Help with nursing home/assisted living issues, complaints, and resident rights.
Benefits portalOfficial
Apply for benefits (apply.mt.gov)
Apply online for public assistance and manage applications (verify steps and programs in the portal).