Did you know MLSA’s Crime Victim Group has a Navigator?

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 …

Do you know what to do if you no longer qualify for Medicaid?

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 …

Do you know what to do if you don’t agree with a decision that was made about your Medicaid or other public benefits?

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 …

Do you know the rights of H-2A visa holders in Montana?

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 …

Did you know there are free interactive legal forms in Montana?

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 …

Did you know there are HUD protections for survivors of violence?

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 …