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Family Caregiving Services in Montana

Empowering Montana families to care for their loved ones at home through self-directed Medicaid programs. Get paid for being a family caregiver.

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Personal Assistance & In-Home Care Services – Montana

Atlas Community Care provides Medicaid-funded in-home personal assistance (PAS) services for eligible Montanans.

Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

  • Bathing
  • Dressing
  • Grooming
  • Eating assistance
  • Toileting
  • Transfers and mobility
  • Safety monitoring

Instrumental ADLs (IADLs)

  • Meal preparation
  • Laundry
  • Light housekeeping
  • Shopping
  • Errands
  • Medication reminders

Family Caregiving Program — Self-Directed Option

Montana's Personal Assistance Services allow clients to choose their own caregiver, including eligible family members.

Self-Directed Care Model

  • Client selects caregiver
  • Client sets schedule
  • Care is delivered in the home
  • Family caregivers are allowed under State Plan PAS
  • Quick onboarding — no waitlist

Montana Medicaid Programs We Accept

These are funding programs, not services.

Atlas provides in-home care funded through:

1. State Plan Personal Assistance Services (PAS)

This is Montana's primary "PCA-style" program. It is not a waiver.

No waiting list

No age restriction

For individuals needing help with ADLs & IADLs

Allows family caregivers

Services are authorized by a Medicaid PAS evaluation

2. Self-Directed Personal Assistance Services

Client chooses their caregiver

Agency provides case management + payroll support

Most family members can be caregivers

Very fast authorization once assessment is completed

3. Medicaid Waiver Programs We Can Support (if applicable)

We accept clients already served under:

Big Sky Waiver (BSW)

Developmental Disabilities Program (DDP/0208 Waiver)

Important Note:

Atlas does not determine eligibility for these waivers — we provide in-home services once the client is approved.

Who Qualifies for Personal Assistance Services in Montana?

Be enrolled in Montana Medicaid

Have limitations in ADLs/IADLs

Receive a PAS Evaluation through a state-approved assessor

Have a care plan with approved service hours

Fast Start — No Waitlist

No Waitlist • Fast Processing

Montana PAS State Plan services have no waiting list.
Once the client receives their PAS evaluation:

Authorization typically completes within 7–14 days

Family caregivers can be onboarded very quickly

Services may begin immediately after approval

Ready to Get Started?

Atlas Community Care handles everything - from enrollment to training to payment processing. Let us help you get your family caregiver approved and working quickly.

Montana Eligibility Requirements

Understanding what's required to qualify for family caregiving programs in Montana

Montana

PCA / CFC / Self-Directed Care

To qualify for Montana family caregiving programs, clients must meet:

  • Montana Medicaid eligibility
  • A functional impairment requiring assistance with ADLs or IADLs
  • A Nurse Assessment (DPHHS) confirming personal care need
  • Residency in Montana
  • Ability to self-direct or have a representative

Programs this applies to:

  • • State Plan Personal Assistance Services (PAS)
  • • Community First Choice (CFC)
  • • Self-Directed PCA

No waiver required for Montana PCA. Clients can enter the program in as little as 1–3 weeks after assessment.

Atlas Community Care supports Self-Directed Family Caregiving in all states we serve. Hours, rates, and eligibility are determined by each state's Medicaid rules and assessment processes.

Check Your Eligibility

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208 N 29th St, Suite 201, Billings, MT 59101