Written by a parent, not a doctor. Nothing here is medical advice.

Get ready to call

Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services

Big Sky Home and Community-Based Services Waiver

What you get

Care at home and in the community for disability-related needs. Ask whether requests are open.

Who starts it
You, by phone
How it’s sent
A phone call to 1-800-219-7035
Your time
A phone call
Last checked
Aug 27, 2026
  1. What to sayShort is fine. They will ask for what they need.

    Hi, my name is [your name]. My child is being treated for cancer at [hospital].
    I’m calling about Big Sky Home and Community-Based Services Waiver from Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services.
    We’re hoping for care at home and in the community for disability-related needs.
    [child’s name] was diagnosed on [diagnosis date].
    What do you need from me, and what happens next?
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    Phone number and hours ↗ Checked Aug 27, 2026

    Have by the phone

    • Your child’s diagnosis and the date.
    • The hospital’s name and your social worker’s name.

    What they’ll send next

    • Work with the County Office of Public Assistance on Medicaid eligibility and ask about the current waiting list.

After the call

Ask the referral contact to confirm waitlist placement and next steps. If you have not heard back in two weeks, write and ask whether it arrived.

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