Montana Healthy Montana Kids Free Or Low Cost Health Coverage

HMK is a free or low-cost health coverage plan. The plan provides health coverage to eligible Montana children and teenagers up to age 19. A child can qualify for HMK based on family size and income (see chart below). There are no pre-existing condition limitations.

Some parents share in the cost of their children's health care by paying a small co-payment when care is received. However, total co-payments for a benefit year will not exceed $215 per family.

Applications for HMK are available online, by mail by calling 1-877-KidsNow (877)-543-7669, and in all Montana communities. Locations include county Offices of Public Assistance, health departments, health care facilities, WIC offices, Head Start facilities, Indian Health Services, and many more community locations.

Eligibility Requirements

Children up to age 19 Montana residents US citizens or qualified aliens Household meets income guidelines for household size (see below)

2010 HMK Income Chart Annual Adjusted Gross Income (before taxes) Effective April 1, 2011
Household Size (Children and Adults)	Household Income
Family of 2	$36,775
Family of 3	$46,325
Family of 4	$55,875
Family of 5	$65,425
Family of 6	$74,975
Family of 7	$84,525
Family of 8	$94,075
Some employment-related and child care deductions apply.

The HMK Income chart is based on Federal guidelines that are adjusted every year. The HMK Income Chart is an accurate eligibility guide effective April 1, 2011.

Children may be eligible for HMK even if income is higher than listed, depending on the number of household members working and dependent care paid.

Covered Services
Office and clinic visits Emergency services Hospital services Sports or employment physicals Anesthesia services Surgical services Well-child checkups Ambulance	Prescription drugs Laboratory and X-ray services Mental health services Substance abuse services Dental services Vision exams and eyeglasses Hearing exams/hearing aids ... and more

 

There are no pre-existing condition limitations.  

For more information on HMK and other health care programs, call the HMK Family Health Line at 1-877-KidsNow (877)-543-7669