Every state and federal benefit program available to Montana residents — eligibility, average benefits, and how to apply. Free, independent, and privacy-first.
Montana Medicaid — Montana's Medicaid health coverage (Medicaid expansion state).
Montana Unemployment Insurance — Weekly unemployment payments for Montana workers who lost their job through no fault of their own.
Montana WIC (Women, Infants & Children) — Montana WIC — free healthy food, formula, breastfeeding support, and nutrition counseling for pregnant women, new moms, and kids under 5.
Montana TANF (Cash Assistance) — Monthly cash assistance for low-income families with children in Montana. Helps with rent, utilities, and basic needs.
Montana LIHEAP (Energy Assistance) — Help paying heating/cooling bills in Montana. Prevents utility shutoffs, also covers emergency repairs and weatherization.
Montana Child Care Subsidy — Pay for daycare, preschool, or after-school care in Montana. Federal + state subsidy for working/training parents.
Montana Earned Income Tax Credit — Montana EITC — 10% of federal. Get this refund on top of your federal EITC when you file your Montana state taxes.
Federal programs available in Montana
SNAP (Food Stamps) — Monthly food benefits for low-income households to buy groceries.
Medicaid — Free or low-cost health coverage for eligible adults, children, pregnant women, elderly, and people with disabilities.
Unemployment Insurance — Weekly payments to workers who lost their job through no fault of their own.
WIC - Women, Infants & Children — Nutrition, food, and healthcare referrals for pregnant/postpartum women and children under 5.