Did you know Montana Legal Services Association’s Crime Victim Group has a Navigator? The Crime Victim Group Navigator serves as an initial point of contact, helps people through our application process, works with attorneys as needed to support client communication, receives potential clients through referrals, and recommends wrap-around services. You can schedule a time for …
If you lose coverage for Medicaid or Healthy Montana Kids, there is a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) for you to get health insurance through the Marketplace. Montanans have 60 days to go to HealthCare.gov to enroll in a plan for the rest of the year. Other life events that qualify you for a SEP include …
You have a right to a Fair Hearing. A Fair Hearing is an informal hearing to appeal a decision by the Office of Public Assistance (OPA) about your public benefits. You can appeal decisions that you think are unfair, against the rules, or factually wrong. You can appeal decisions made about your Medicaid, Best Beginnings …
Click on the headline to read our quarterly client newsletter. This month we discuss the upcoming Medicaid changes, have updates about eviction assistance in Montana, and more.
Montana health officials are set to begin a nearly yearlong process of reviewing the eligibility of every Medicaid recipient in the state. As a result, some may lose their coverage.
This week is National Farmworker Awareness Week. This week provides an opportunity to honor farm workers’ important contributions to our state and raise awareness about issues they face. Do you know the rights of H-2A visa holders in Montana? They include: -Pay of $15.65 an hour* -Access to medical treatment -Worker’s compensation if injured on …
When Danielle Vazquez’s auntie texted in a group chat about a new program that would make legal services more accessible to tribal members, Vazquez jumped on the opportunity. Vazquez, Chippewa Cree, knew the tribal court on the Rocky Boy Reservation — like tribal courts statewide — was overworked, understaffed and lacked resources.
MLSA’s interactive forms complete legal documents based on answers you give in an automated interview. When you complete one of our free interactive forms you’ll get a neatly typed document ready for your review and signature. The forms cover common civil legal matters like housing, family law, and estate planning. Find our complete list of …
For their next act in life, retired attorneys in Montana are providing free legal advice on civil matters over the phone. The Second Act Justice Project from the Montana Legal Services Association recruits emeritus volunteers – that is, lawyers who are retired but have active attorney status – so they can provide pro bono advice …
Click on the headline to read our quarterly client newsletter. This month we discuss the upcoming Medicaid and HMK renewals, have resources for taxes, and links to more useful information. To sign up to receive our Client Newsletter through email, click here.
