Changes are here for Medicaid in Montana, and we’ve got you covered. MontanaLawHelp.org has a number of resources to help you navigate Medicaid in Montana. We have information on: Community engagement requirements Administrative hearings Health insurance coverage calculator Applying for Medicaid Renewals and redeterminations Healthy Montana Kids Eligibility for Medicaid And more Visit MontanaLawHelp.org/issues/public-assistance/medicaid to learn …
Fair Housing Act protected characteristics
Under the Fair Housing Act, there are seven federally protected characteristics: Race Color Religion Sex Disability Familial status (having children under 18 in the household or pregnancy) National origin This means that it’s illegal to discriminate against or deny someone housing based on any of these protected characteristics. The Fair Housing Act applies to the …
Montana State Courts Data Breach
On September 2, 2026, the Montana Supreme Court released a statement detailing the discovery of unauthorized access to court data. The case management system that was affected is used for E-filing, the electronic filing system for Montana’s court system. The system is also used by the Montana Supreme Court for its appellate cases. If you …
Crime victim rights
Montana Legal Services Association (MLSA) offers civil legal crime victim services. Our services can include enforcing a victim’s right to privacy, to notice and information, and to participate in the case. We can assist with victim compensation, restitution, and preparing for a trial against the offender. Types of crimes we may be able to help …
Notice to vacate vs. papers filed in court seeking eviction
A notice to vacate is different than an eviction lawsuit filed in court. Here’s how to respond to each of them. A notice to vacate, sometimes called a notice of termination, comes from your landlord, and will tell you that they’re terminating your rental agreement. It is usually in the form of a letter, but …
Timeline of a foreclosure
For most Montanans, a mortgage company cannot officially begin the foreclosure process until you are 120 days (about 4 months) behind on your payments. Then, in most cases, the mortgage company can begin the foreclosure process just by providing public notice of the foreclosure. Next, the mortgage company must send you a letter 120 days …
Find legal providers
In addition to legal information and court forms, MontanaLawHelp.org also allows you to search for other legal providers and local resources in Montana. These are providers from DV shelters to tribal courts to legal services for veterans. To get to our Legal Providers page, scroll down on the homepage of MontanaLawHelp.org. Click on the green …
Rental application fees
Have you paid a rental application fee after October 1, 2025, but didn’t get the place? If so, you may be able to get your money back from the landlord. To qualify for a refund of your application fee, the landlord or property manager must manage at least 4 rental units, and you must have …
Legal court forms are free
Have you paid for court forms? You should not have to! In the state of Montana, court forms are free to download. If you paid for court forms, you can contact the company and ask for your money back. Find free court forms by visiting MontanaLawHelp.org or the Montana Judicial Branch at courts.mt.gov/Forms MLSA shares …
National Health Center Week
This week is National Health Center Week! We’re grateful to be in partnership with these Community Health Centers and Urban Indian Organizations across Montana. Together, we form a medical legal partnership, where legal and healthcare professionals collaborate to provide holistic, wrap-around services. These partnerships help us address social and environmental factors that contribute to health …