Health care

Montana Medicaid

About this resource

 The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires states to provide young adults under 26 with free health care if they were in foster care at age 18 or older. This ensures that former foster youth can access the health care services they need. 
If you find the website above difficult to navigate, you may find more help using the presumptive eligibility form, click here.
For ongoing coverage, applicants may:
 http://www.healthcare.gov or phone 1-800-318-2596
 Apply online at www.apply.mt.gov or phone 1-888-706-1535
 Apply by mail using a paper Application for Health Coverage. Mail application to: P.O. Box 202925, Helena, MT 59620-2925

Eligibility

Montana will provide Medicaid for current, or former foster youth, who qualify under the Affordable Care Act until age 26 if they age out of care in Montana, or move into Montana. Foster youth are presumed eligible.