Find out if your child qualifies for Healthy Montana Kids in Montana
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For a household of 3, the Healthy Montana Kids income limit for a child under 19 in Montana is $6,056 a month ($72,671 a year), which is 266% of the federal poverty level.
Healthy Montana Kids is the name of the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) in Montana. This is an estimate based on income only. States can apply other rules, such as immigration status, and the Medicaid agency makes the final decision.
Healthy Montana Kids
Healthy Montana Kids (HMK) is a free or low-cost health insurance plan that provides coverage to eligible Montana children up to age 19.
Covered services include well-child checkups, prescription drugs, dental care, eye exam, and other related services, with no pre-existing condition limitations.
The program is divided into two parts based on household income:
HMK Plus (Children’s Medicaid)
HMK Plus provides no-cost Medicaid coverage for children in families with the lowest incomes, generally those earning less than 148% of the federal poverty level.
HMK (CHIP)
HMK is the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) for families who earn too much to qualify for Medicaid but still need affordable health coverage for their children. HMK (CHIP) may have small co-pays for certain services.
What is the income limit for Healthy Montana Kids?
Healthy Montana Kids coverage is available to children whose families earn up to 266% of the federal poverty level. That’s about $6,056 per month for a family of three.
| Household Size | 148% Income Limit | 266% Income Limit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,968 | $3,538 |
| 2 | $2,669 | $4,797 |
| 3 | $3,369 | $6,056 |
| 4 | $4,070 | $7,315 |
| 5 | $4,771 | $8,574 |
| 6 | $5,471 | $9,833 |
| 7 | $6,172 | $11,092 |
| 8 | $6,872 | $12,351 |
Coverage is free for most families. Some families enrolled in Healthy Montana Kids (HMK) may pay small copayments, but no family pays more than $215 per year.
How do I sign up for Healthy Montana Kids?
You may sign up for Healthy Montana Kids online through apply.mt.gov, or call (888) 706-1535 to have an application mailed to you.
Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services
Office of Public Assistance
(888) 706-1535
HMK Plus Member Services
(855) 823-5995
About this information
SingleMotherGuide.com is an independent state-by-state reference guide and is not affiliated with any government agency. Program amounts and income limits are compiled from official federal and state sources, which are cited on the page, and are reviewed periodically and updated as those sources change.
The information is provided for general guidance and is not legal or financial advice. The administering agency makes the final determination of eligibility and benefit amounts. To report an error, please contact us.
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- Ada Hu