This Veterans Day, we’re sharing a resource for women veterans: the Women Veterans Call Center. The call center can answer questions related to healthcare, benefits, and supportive services through call, text, or online chat. Call or text 855-829-6636 or visit womenshealth.va.gov/wvcc.asp for this free, confidential service from Veterans Affairs. The Women Veterans Call Center is …
If you’re an H-2A worker, you are exempt from federal income tax withholding. Your employer does NOT have to withhold taxes from your paychecks. If you want your employer to withhold taxes, you can ask them to do it. But you don’t have to. To learn more about taxes if you’re an H-2A worker, check …
Si usted es un trabajador H-2A, está exento de la retención de impuestos de los sueldos. Su empleador no tiene que retener impuestos de su sueldo. Si desea que su empleador retenga los impuestos, le puede pedir que lo haga, pero no es necesario. Para aprender más de impuestos si sea un trabajador H-2A, visite …
Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), it is illegal for a debt collector to harass, abuse, mislead, deceive, or be unfair to you, whether or not you owe a debt. This law covers personal, family, and household debts. Want to learn more about how to get a third party debt collector to stop …
Between November 1 and April 1, regulated utility companies like NorthWestern Energy, Montana-Dakota Utilities, and Energy West must get approval from Montana’s Public Service Commission (PSC) before shutting off utilities for non-payment. The PSC won’t allow utility companies to turn off utilities if: The customer’s income is at or below the federal poverty guideline The …
Want helpful reminders and step-by-step texts on amending a parenting plan sent right to your phone? Our texting program What’s Next Text can guide you through what to do and when, so you can take the important steps to move forward with amending your parenting plan. Text START to 406-430-3127 to begin. Need help? Montana …
This post discusses childhood sexual abuse. Please take care of yourself. This legal tip has been adapted from the Montana Child Sexual Assault Response Team’s “Child Sexual Assault FAQ.” If a child tells you that they have been sexually abused, here are some guidelines of what to do: Stay calm and keep your voice normal. …
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 …
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 …
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 …