Livingston Community Based Services
Last updated on Nov 22, 2020
  • Sliding Scale
  • County or local government funds
  • Community Services Block Grant
  • IHS/Tribal/Urban (ITU)
  • Medicaid
  • Community Mental Health Center
  • Other State Funds
  • State Financed Health Insurance plan
  • State mental health agency
  • State welfare or child and family services funds

Contact Info

5237 Highway 89 South
Livingston, MT - 59047

T (406) 222-6490

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Sliding Scale

Livingston Community Based Services operates under a sliding fee scale payment model. What this means to you is that Livingston Community Based Services provides their services even to patients who cannot afford care (such as low-income or who people who need to self-pay). Patients will pay according to their income. Be prepared to provide information on your household income.

2024 Federal Sliding Fee Schedule based on Annual Income

Federal Poverty Guideline At or Below 100% 101% – 125% 126% – 150% 151% – 200% Above 200%
Family Size Nominal Fee ($10) Level 1 Charge $20 Level 2 Charge $30 Level 3 Charge $40 No Discount
1 $0 - $15,060 $15,061 - $22,590 $22,591 - $27,861 $27,862 - $30,120 $30,121+
2 $0 - $25,550 $25,551 - $30,660 $30,661 - $37,814 $37,815 - $40,880 $40,881+
3 $0 - $25,820 $25,821 - $32,275 $32,276 - $38,730 $38,731 - $51,640 $51,641+
4 $0 - $31,200 $31,201 - $39,000 $39,001 - $46,800 $46,801- $62,400 $62,0401+
5 $0 - $36,580 $36,581 - $45,725 $45,726 - $54,870 $54,871 - $73,160 $73,161+
6 $0 - $41,960 $41,961 - $52,450 $52,451 - $62,940 $62,941 - $83,920 $83,921+
7 $0 - $47,340 $47,341 - $59,175 $59,176 - $71,010 $71,011 - $94,680 $94,681+
8 $0 - $52,720 $52,721 - $65,900 $65,901 - $79,080 $79,081 - $105,440 $105,441+

Community Mental Health Center

Livingston Community Based Services is a certified Community Mental Health Center and therefore operates through federal and state funds made possible by the Community Mental Health Act. The purpose of these funds to make diagnosis and treatment available to low-income and indigent individuals. The services are either free or under a sliding-scale. These services are available to people of all ages who do not have health insurance.

County or Local Government Funds

Counties are often responsible for backing services like schools and hospitals. Livingston Community Based Services receives funding from either the county or another local government. This means that mental health services for local residents might be offered for free or at a reduced rate. Call to find out.

Community Services Block Grant

The US Department of Health and Human Services offers funds in the form of Community Services Block Grants to all states. The purpose of these funds is to reduce poverty by helping low-income individuals and families find work, access education, obtain housing, and improve their health. Livingston Community Based Services is a recipient of this grant. You may qualify for assistance provided you meet low-income eligibility requirements but you must apply by contacting the following office:

Human & Community Services Division - Department of Public Health & Human Services
Jamie Palagi ( Administrator )

P.O. Box 202956
Helena, MT - 59620-2956
Phone: 406-444-6676
Fax: 406-447-4287
www.dphhs.mt.gov
Intergovernmental Human Services Bureau - Department of Public Health & Human Services
Sara Loewen ( Bureau Chief )
1400 Carter Drive
Helena, MT - 59601
Phone: 406-447-4265
Fax: 406-447-4287
sloewen@mt.gov
www.dphhs.mt.gov

IHS/Tribal/Urban (ITU) funds

Livingston Community Based Services receives IHS/Tribal/Urban (ITU) funds.

Medicaid

All state Medicaid programs provide some mental health services. Livingston Community Based Services accepts Medicaid, a joint federal and state program that helps with medical costs for some people with low incomes and limited resources. Medicaid programs vary from state to state.

Community Mental Health Center

Community Mental Health Centers operate through federal and state funds made possible by the Community Mental Health Act. The purpose of these funds to make diagnosis and treatment available to low-income and indigent individuals. The services are either free or under a sliding-scale. These services are available to people of all ages who do not have health insurance. Livingston Community Based Services is a certified Community Mental Health Center therefore offers services to those who might not be able to afford them.

Other State funds

Livingston Community Based Services recieves funding from the state of Montana other than traditional funding like Medicare, Medicaid, or Community Services Block grants. This means that it likely that these subsidies will translate to affordable or free mental health services to you. Call Livingston Community Based Services to find out.

State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

Livingston Community Based Services receives State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds

Livingston Community Based Services Funds designed to finance the cost of treatment for mental health conditions.

State welfare or child and family services funds

Livingston Community Based Services recieves or accepts State welfare or child and family services funds.

Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) Insurance Coverage For Mental Health

Obamacare purchased from the Health Care Marketplaces covers Mental Health Care and Substance Use Disorder Treatment. Under the Health Care Law there are 10 categories of benefits. Mental Health Care and Substance Abuse Treatment are two of the 10.

If you have Affordable Care Act Coverage you will have mental health care coverage.

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