Montana Assistance Programs and Services

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• 1. Montana Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) ⇑ – Monthly food stamp benefits to help low-income people and families buy the food they need for good health. Montana SNAP participants are issued a debit card (called the Montana Access Card) for purchasing food products at Montana food stamps stores near you. (+++)   Call: 888-706-1535

• 2. Montana Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) ⇑ – Provides cash as temporary financial assistance for eligible pregnant women and families with one or more minor dependent children, Call: 888-706-1535

• 3. Montana Telephone Assistance Program (Lifeline) ⇑ – Offers discounts on basic monthly service for qualified telephone customers, Call: Local telephone company

• 4. Montana Medicaid ⇑ – A health insurance program that provides medical and health-related services to eligible Montana residents, Call: 888-706-1535

• 5. Montana Healthy Montana Kids (HMK) ⇑ – Montana Children’s Health Insurance Plan offering free or low-cost health insurance which provides coverage to eligible Montana children up to age 19, Call: 888-706-1535

• 6. Montana Healthy Montana Kids Plus (HMK Plus) ⇑ – Offers health coverage for eligible low-income children in Montana, Call: 888-706-1535

• 7. Montana Health Insurance Premium Payment (HIPP) Program ⇑ – Designed to help with costs associated with health insurance premiums for some Montana residents who have high medical expenses and who have private health insurance available, Call: 800-694-3084

• 8. Montana Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) ⇑ – Healthy foods, breastfeeding support, nutrition education, health care referrals, Call: 800-433-4298

• 9. Montana National School Lunch Program (NSLP) ⇑ – Provides low-cost or free lunches to school children, Call:  888-231-9393

• 10. Montana Special Milk Program ⇑ – Offers milk to children in schools, childcare institutions, and eligible camps, Call: 888-231-9393

• 11. Montana School Breakfast Program (SBP) ⇑ – Provides low-cost or free meals to school children, Call:  888-231-9393

• 12. Montana Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) ⇑ – Provides free meals and snacks to help low-income children in the summer months, Call: 888-231-9393

• 13. Montana Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) ⇑ – Provides healthy meals and snacks to children and adults receiving day care, Call: 888-307-9333

• 14. Montana Head Start ⇑ – Comprehensive child development programs serving low-income children and their families, Call: 406-443-0620

• 15. Montana Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) ⇑ – Designed to help eligible low-income households pay for winter energy service, Call: 888-706-1535

• 16. Montana Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) ⇑ – Assists households reduce energy bills by improving the energy efficiency of their homes, Call: 888-706-1535

• 17. Montana Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) ⇑ – Provides low-income seniors with special coupons to buy fresh, nutritious fruits, vegetables, and herbs from authorized farmers’ markets, Call: 406-444-5425

• 18. Montana Housing Choice Voucher Program ⇑ – Helps eligible low-income households lease privately owned rental units from participating landlords, Call: Local PHA

• 19. Montana Public Housing ⇑ – Provides safe, decent, and affordable rental units for eligible low-income residents., Call: Local PHA