A Living Will states a person’s wishes when the person is suffering from an “incurable or irreversible condition”. For example, if someone was in a car accident and suffered major trauma, a living will can tell medical providers whether or not the person would like to go on life support. A Health Care Power of …
Free Fishing Mother’s Day Weekend is May 13-14! By Montana law, each year on Mother’s Day and Father’s Day weekends any person (resident or nonresident) may fish within the state without a fishing license. You do need to keep a few things keep in mind. Folks do need to follow the seasons, restrictions and bag …
Do you know when Victims’ Rights start? Victims’ Rights start, or activate, when the criminal behavior occurs (yes, even before speaking with law enforcement). Victims’ Rights do change dynamically as the criminal justice process plays out. You can schedule a time for an intake appointment with the MLSA Crime Victim Group Navigator at https://ncvli.youcanbook.me/
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 …
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 …
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 …
Applicants and tenants of certain HUD rental assistance programs may not be denied housing, evicted, or have their housing assistance terminated because they have experienced: -domestic violence; -dating violence; -sexual assault; or -stalking. Additionally, survivors are able to ask for an emergency housing transfer for safety reasons. These protections fall under the Violence Against Women …
If you have not filed a tax return for 2021, you may be missing out on financial benefits! File for free and without a penalty by November 17, 2022. Even if you are not required to file a tax return, you may still qualify for financial benefits including: the Child Tax Credit (worth up to …
