Montana offers two ways to get paid as a family caregiver.
1. Home and Community Based Services Waiver (Big Sky): is designed to help elderly and disabled adults receive care at home or in a community setting. This program pays friends and certain family members for providing personal care services. Other services range from adult day and respite care to transportation assistance.
Program Requirements
Contact Number: 1-800-219-7035 (Mountain Pacific Quality Health)
2. Montana Community First Choice/Personal Assistance Programs: helps elderly and disabled adults receive care at home. Through this program, friends and certain family members can be paid for providing personal care services.
Program Requirements
Contact Number: 406-444-4564 (Abby Holm, Program Manager) 1-888-706-1535 (Montana Public Assistance Helpline)
Ready Set Care cares for the Carer