Family Caregiver Services by State
I am New to Caregiving Where Do I Start?
ARCH National Respite Network
Online Respite Locator is a service to help families and professionals locate respite services in their community from a database of nearly 3,000 members.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Eldercare Locator
The Eldercare Locator is a nationwide service that connects older Americans and their caregivers with trustworthy local support resources. Elder Locator links those who need assistance with state and local agencies on aging, as well as community-based organizations that serve older adults and their caregivers with services such as meals, home care, transportation, caregiver training and education, or a well-deserved break from caregiving responsibilities
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
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Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA)
FCA support and assists families and caregivers through education, advocacy and services. In addition to providing training to technical assistance to California’s Caregiver Resource Centers, FCA hosts the National Center on Caregiving (NCC). The NCC serves as a central source of information on caregiving and long-term care issues and works to advance policies and programs for caregivers in every state in the country.
CareNav is a simple, user-friendly tool designed to help families navigate the complexities of the caregiving journey. Register online or call us toll-free at 800.445.8106.
www.caregiver.org/connecting-caregivers/fca-carenav/
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Montana Area Agencies on Aging (Senior and Long Term Care Division)
AAAs offer aging services, including:
– Information and Assistance
– Care Management
– Nutrition Services (i.e., Meals on Wheels)
– Legal Assistance
– Services for family caregivers through the Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP).
The Senior and Long Term Care Division website provides information about all the state aging and long term care programs.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services – ADRC
Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs) empower individuals to effectively navigate their long-term services and supports options to make informed choices, to streamline access to long-term services and supports and organize the long-term support system.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Montana Family Caregiver Support Program
Services and resources for family caregivers such as caregiver support, case management, hospice and respite care.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Related Resources
Can I Get Help to Pay for Caregiving?
Home and Community Based Services Waiver (Big Sky)
Montana’s Big Sky Waiver is a Medicaid waiver that assists seniors and disabled persons to remain living at home or within the community. This waiver allows certain family members, including spouses, may be eligible to be hired and paid as the personal care provider. Other services may include:
- Adult day health
- Adult residential living
- Case management
- Environmental adaptations
- Homemaker services
- Personal assistance services
- Private duty nursing
- Respite care
- Transportation
- Specialized medical equipment
Care Recipient Eligibility
Anyone
Caregiver Eligibility
Anyone
Contact Information
Mountain Pacific Quality Health: 1-800-219-7035
Market Rate for Long Term Care Services
The cost of that care varies based on care setting, geographic location of care and level of care required, among other things. The Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey tool can be used by you and your family to calculate the estimated cost of long term care in your city or State.
Medicaid State Waivers List
Information about eligibility and requirements for home and community-based services by state.
Montana Community First Choice/Personal Assistance Programs
Montana’s CFC / PAS programs are Medicaid programs that allow elderly or disabled persons to “self-direct” their care to someone of their own choice. Certain family members can be hired and paid as the personal care provider. Spouses and legal guardians are typically excluded from being able to get paid.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Anyone (excluding spouses)
Caregiver Eligibility
Anyone (excluding spouses)
Contact Information
Abby Holm, Program Manager: 406-444-4564
Montana Public Assistance Helpline: 1-888-706-1535
Related Resources
Government Benefits and General Information
Benefits.gov
Benefits.gov (formerly GovBenefits.gov) was launched in an effort to provide citizens with easy, online access to government benefit and assistance programs. Eight years after its initial launch, GovBenefits.gov underwent a major redesign and became Benefits.gov. However, the program’s mission remains the same: reduce the expense and difficulty of interacting with the government while increasing citizen access to government benefit information.
Care Recipient Eligibility
N/A
Caregiver Eligibility
N/A
Contact Information
Benefits.gov is unable to respond to specific scenarios or provide personalized advice. A number of Other Resources and Frequently Asked Questions are available to help answer any questions you may have about government programs, benefits, and services.
For additional government information, you may call USA.gov's National Contact Center at 1-800-FED-INFO (1-800-333-4636), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time, to speak to an information specialist.
Benefits.gov – Montana
Benefits.gov (formerly GovBenefits.gov) was launched in an effort to provide citizens with easy, online access to government benefit and assistance programs. Eight years after its initial launch, GovBenefits.gov underwent a major redesign and became Benefits.gov. However, the program’s mission remains the same: reduce the expense and difficulty of interacting with the government while increasing citizen access to government benefit information.
Care Recipient Eligibility
N/A
Caregiver Eligibility
N/A
Contact Information
Benefits.gov is unable to respond to specific scenarios or provide personalized advice. A number of Other Resources and Frequently Asked Questions are available to help answer any questions you may have about government programs, benefits, and services.
For additional government information, you may call USA.gov's National Contact Center at 1-800-FED-INFO (1-800-333-4636), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time, to speak to an information specialist.
Information and Assistance Program
Government program offers statewide information and referral helpline to assist individuals locate aging and disability services including:
– Home and community based services
– Transportation
– Legal assistance
– Respite
– Hospice
(This list is not exhaustive, please call helpline for information on more services)
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Medicaid State Waivers List
Information about eligibility and requirements for home and community-based services by state.
Montana County-Specific Veterans Service Officer Contacts (VSO)
Contact Information
(406) 324-3740
Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services – ADRC
Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs) empower individuals to effectively navigate their long-term services and supports options to make informed choices, to streamline access to long-term services and supports and organize the long-term support system.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services–Senior and Long Term Care
Provides information and legal assistance for seniors, operates an elder abuse hotline, and provides emergency intervention.
Contact Information
(406) 444-4077
Montana Medicaid
Medicaid is a health insurance for people with limited income and resources. It pays for a variety of medical services, including in-home care or nursing home care, depending on eligibility.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Montana Respite Coalition
The Lifespan Respite (LSR) Coalition in partnership with the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) has made available a public website of resources focusing on our Montana seniors and people with disabilities. The LSR Coalition collected respite services available in Montana and this information is included in the ADRC Resource Directory searchable database.
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
(800) 234-6034
Montana State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)
Assists individuals and families with eligibility questions and problems related to Medicare, including prescription drug coverage under Medicare Part D, managed care, long-term care planning, health insurance and other health care issues.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Montana Veterans’ Affairs
Provides Montana’s older or disabled veterans with rehabilitative, residential and medical care and services. Also helps veterans and their families to present claims for veterans’ benefits to the federal government.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Related Resources
Where Do I Go for Legal Help And/Or Dependent Person Mistreatment?
Long Term Care Ombudsman Program (LTCOP)
Investigates complaints made by or on behalf of residents in long term care facilities and assisted living facilities. Helps residents and their families and friends understand the rights they are guaranteed by law, including the quality of care or financial, physical or mental abuse in facilities.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Montana Adult Protective Services
Adult Protective Services assist vulnerable and elder adults to stop and prevent abuse, neglect, or exploitation. Anyone can make a report about suspected abuse to the Hotline.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Montana Law Help
Montana Legal Services Association
Specializes in the following areas of law: Consumer/foreclosure, housing, immigrant, domestic violence, public benefits. Also offers a low income taxpayer clinic and helpline for referrals and resources.
Contact Information
(800) 666-6899
Montana Legal Services Developer
Provides:
– Elder law training
– Resources
– Legal assistance
– Legal referrals
to older adults, family members and social workers
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Related Resources
Can I Get Help While Living In My Home?
Home and Community Based Services Program (HCBS)
State program supports older adults and adults with disabilities to maintain independence by helping to pay for home and community based services including:
– Personal Assistance Services
– Home Health Care
– Hospice
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Independent Living Services
The state of Montana partners with a network of non-profit, non-residential, community-based centers, run and controlled by persons with disabilities that offer:
– Information and Referral
– Peer counseling
– Care Management
– Independent living skills training
– Individual and systems change advocacy
– Benefits counseling
– Employment readiness training
– Housing referrals
– Assistive technology services
– Legal aid
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Montana County-Specific Veterans Service Officer Contacts (VSO)
Contact Information
(406) 324-3740
Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services–Senior and Long Term Care
Provides information and legal assistance for seniors, operates an elder abuse hotline, and provides emergency intervention.
Contact Information
(406) 444-4077
Partners in Home Care, INC.
Non profit organization serving Western Montana, offers the following services:
– Home Health Care
– Hospice and Palliative Services
– Care Management
– Personal Care
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Quality Assurance Division – Licensing and Directory of Long Term Care Providers
Government agency responsible for inspecting and licensing long-term care providers. Provides a hotline for complaints about long term care services and online directories regulated facilities of:
– Home health agencies
– Nursing homes
– Assisted living facilities
– Group homes for people with disabilities
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Related Resources
Can I Get Help with Residential Care (Assisted Living, Nursing Home, Hospice?)
Home and Community Based Services Program (HCBS)
State program supports older adults and adults with disabilities to maintain independence by helping to pay for home and community based services including:
– Personal Assistance Services
– Home Health Care
– Hospice
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services–Senior and Long Term Care
Provides information and legal assistance for seniors, operates an elder abuse hotline, and provides emergency intervention.
Contact Information
(406) 444-4077
Montana Health Care Association
Provides online listings of assisted living facilities and skilled nursing facilities in Montana.
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Partners in Home Care, INC.
Non profit organization serving Western Montana, offers the following services:
– Home Health Care
– Hospice and Palliative Services
– Care Management
– Personal Care
Care Recipient Eligibility
Caregiver Eligibility
Contact Information
Quality Assurance Division – Licensing and Directory of Long Term Care Providers
Government agency responsible for inspecting and licensing long-term care providers. Provides a hotline for complaints about long term care services and online directories regulated facilities of:
– Home health agencies
– Nursing homes
– Assisted living facilities
– Group homes for people with disabilities