Montana Disability Resources

If you just got hurt on the job, received a diagnosis, or need to understand what Montana offers for people with disabilities, this page covers the major programs and how to access them.

Workers' Compensation

The Montana Department of Labor and Industry, Employment Relations Division handles workers' comp claims.

1. Report the injury to your employer immediately.
2. Seek medical treatment.
3. File a claim with the insurer.

• Notify your employer within 30 days.
• File a formal claim within 1 year.

• Phone: 406-444-6500
• Web: erd.dli.mt.gov

State Disability Programs

Montana does not have a state disability insurance program. Apply through federal SSDI/SSI.

Medicaid

Montana Medicaid is administered by the Department of Public Health and Human Services.

• Online at apply.mt.gov
• By phone: 1-888-706-1535

Vocational Rehabilitation

• Phone: 406-444-2590 / 1-877-296-1197
• Web: dphhs.mt.gov/detd/vocrehab

Disability Rights

• Phone: 406-449-2344 / 1-800-245-4743
• Web: disabilityrightsmontana.org

Veterans Services

The Montana Veterans Affairs Division provides state-level assistance.

• Phone: 406-324-3740
• Web: dma.mt.gov/veterans

State Employment Protections

Montana has the Montana Human Rights Act, which prohibits disability discrimination for employers with 1 or more employees.

• Montana Human Rights Bureau: 406-444-2884 / 1-800-542-0807
• Web: erd.dli.mt.gov/human-rights

Key Contacts

| Agency | Phone | Website | |--------|-------|---------| | Workers' Compensation | 406-444-6500 | erd.dli.mt.gov | | Medicaid | 1-888-706-1535 | apply.mt.gov | | Vocational Rehabilitation | 1-877-296-1197 | dphhs.mt.gov | | Disability Rights Montana | 1-800-245-4743 | disabilityrightsmontana.org | | Human Rights Bureau | 1-800-542-0807 | erd.dli.mt.gov | | Social Security Administration | 1-800-772-1213 | ssa.gov |