Children's Special Health Services

Financial Assistance Program Information 

The Children's Special Health Services (CSHS) Financial Assistance Program opened on January 1, 2024, and will remain open until the funds are exhausted.

Children’s Special Health Services (CSHS) can provide up to $2,000 per year in financial assistance for treatment, enabling services, and/or items for qualified Children and Youth with Special Healthcare Needs (CYSHCN), aged birth-21. If your child is uninsured or underinsured, you might qualify for assistance. Please review the eligibility information below and contact us if you have questions.

This program may not be a fit for everyone. However, we will work with all families to connect them to resources and supports. As funding for this program is limited, all other potential funding sources (e.g., Medicaid, EPSDT, HMK, any other insurance, MonTECH, Jadyn Fred Foundation, Brondum Foundation, etc.) must have been explored before applying for this program. 

Children's Special Health Services can provide up to $2,000 per year in financial assistance for treatment, enabling services, and/or items for qualified children and youth with special healthcare needs, aged birth to 21. Applicants may receive partial or complete funding on a case-by-case basis as determined by the Financial Assistance Review Committee. 

According to the set of administrative rules, financial assistance for treatment and enabling services requested by medical providers may be funded by CSHS, as long as there is sufficient federal funding. 

2024 Poverty Guidelines

Table
Persons in Household 300% FPL
1 $45,180
2 $61,320
3 $77,460
4 $93,600
5 $109,740
6 $125,880
7 $142,020
8 $158,160
9 $174,300

Source:  2024 Federal Poverty Guidelines

To be eligible for CSHS Financial Assistance, a child or youth:

  • Age birth through 21 (up to 22nd birthday)
  • Has or is at increased risk for a chronic physical, developmental, behavioral, or emotional condition, and also,
  • Requires health and related services of a type or amount beyond that required by children generally
  • Is a resident of the state of Montana and either a U.S. citizen or a qualified alien as defined under federal statute
  • Must be enrolled in Healthy Montana Kids (MT Medicaid or CHIP), if eligible
  • Must be at or below 300% Federal Poverty Level, check below to determine if your family is eligible.
  • Complete and sign the CSHS Financial Assistance Application.
  • Have a medical provider complete Section 2 of the application, sign and initial
  • Include the following documentation with the completed application:
    • Release of Information Acknowledgement
    • The most recent tax returns for every person in the household who earns income (not required if under the age of 19 and attending school).
    • Copy of insurance card (front and back), or Medicaid or HMK information
    • Documentation of other financial resources requested and/or used
    • Extra pages for descriptions of condition, services, or items if needed

Additional questions about financial assistance. Contact CSHS today.  

  • Email: CSHS@mt.gov 
  • Phone:1-800-762-9891
  • Fax: 406-444-2750