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Moving to or from Montana with Medicaid

Moving TO Montana

Montana Medicaid does not accept transferred cases from other states: every new Montana resident applies fresh through Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS). There is no waiting period tied to how recently you arrived — eligibility is decided on Montana's own income and household rules from the day you become a resident.

Leaving Montana

Leaving Montana ends your Montana Medicaid case — no state will take it over. Close the case with Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) effective your move month, then apply in your destination state immediately after arriving.

Official agency: Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) ↗ (application page)

Montana Medicaid at a glance

Program nameMontana Medicaid
ACA Medicaid expansionYes — adults covered on income
Adult income limit138% of the federal poverty level
Processingup to 45 days

Common questions

Who runs Medicaid in Montana?

Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS). The official page and application link are cited below — always act through them.

Does Montana make new residents wait for Medicaid?

No state may impose a residency waiting period for Medicaid. You apply as soon as you live in Montana; eligibility is decided on Montana's own rules.

Where do I report that I'm leaving Montana?

Contact Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) (official link below) to report the move and close your case effective your move month.

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Official sources

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Written by Benefits Transfer Editorial Team

Reviewed by Billy Reiner, Editor

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