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Montana Free Press

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Benefis to close clinic in Great Falls, end behavioral health services

Benefis Health System will close a satellite clinic in Great Falls and eliminate some services starting in December. In an internal message to employees Tuesday, the hospital cited efforts to “protect the financial health of the organization.”. Benefis’ northwest clinic, which offers family medicine and urgent care, will close...

Great Falls, MT · 3d
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Utah Is About to Require Work Proof for Medicaid. One State Already Started. It Did Not Go Smoothly

Starting January 1, 2027, hundreds of thousands of Utah adults on Medicaid will need to prove they are working, volunteering, or in school to keep their coverage. The new rule — part of the federal One Big Beautiful Budget Act — requires 80 hours a month of qualifying activity. Miss the requirement, miss the coverage.

Utah · 3d
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The Money Overview

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Most Montana Medicaid enrollees must renew coverage every six months starting in January 2027, and expansion adults can now be dropped for missing the 80-hour work rule

Most Montana Medicaid enrollees must prove they still qualify every six months instead of once a year beginning in January 2027, the state Department of Public Health and Human Services says. Adults 19 to 64 on the Medicaid Expansion program already face a second test: since October 2026, those who do not meet the 80-hour […] The post Most Montana Medicaid enrollees must renew coverage every six months starting in January 2027, and expansion adults can now be dropped for missing the 80-hour work rule appeared first on The Money Overview .

Montana · 3d

The Financial Wire

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Montana Medicaid expansion adults lose two of their three months of retroactive coverage on Jan. 1, 2027 under the federal H.R. 1 law, the state health department says

Montana Medicaid expansion adults will lose two of their three months of retroactive coverage on Jan. 1, 2027, the state Department of Public Health and Human Services says. The agency’s Changes to Medicaid page says the federal law known as H.R. 1 “changes retroactive coverage for the Medicaid Expansion population from 3 months to 1... The post Montana Medicaid expansion adults lose two of their three months of retroactive coverage on Jan. 1, 2027 under the federal H.R. 1 law, the state health department says appeared first on The Financial Wire .

Montana · 14h

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Local health care providers discuss gaps in Bitterroot Valley services

Nearly 20 representatives from health care organizations, social services and other community resources gathered recently to discuss gaps in health care access across the Bitterroot Valley, with the lack of a local mental health crisis center emerging as one of the most pressing concerns. The meeting was organized by June Mlsna, representing United Today, Stronger Tomorrow (UTST), a grassroots community organizing project that works to bring rural communities together to identify local needs and advocate for solutions.

Montana · 15h

KRTV News

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Construction begins on Great Falls behavioral health crisis center

Construction is underway on a Great Falls crisis center that will provide short-term care and connect people with ongoing support. Construction is expected to be completed by June 2027.

Great Falls, MT · 8d

We Are Great Falls

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Construction on New Behavioral Health Crisis Center in Great Falls Set to Begin This Week

"This center will give people a safe place where they are seen and treated with dignity."

Great Falls, MT · 11d

We Are Great Falls

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Montana Medicare Changes In 2027. Blue Cross Blue Shield And AETNA Silverscript Plans Discontinuing. Free Help Available Through Cascade County Health Department

Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medicare Advantage plans are leaving Montana in 2027, which means thousands of residents need to switch coverage before then to keep their prescriptions covered.

Montana · 25d

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Great Falls addiction counselor charged with Medicaid fraud

Carlos Malaver Parada has been charged in Lewis and Clark County district court with two counts of Medicaid fraud, false claim to a public agency and tampering with or fabricating evidence, all felonies. If convicted, the maximum penalty for Medicaid fraud is a fine of up to $50,000 or 10...

Great Falls, MT · 26d

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Senior Benefits Insurance Services welcomes Lacy Nickol to Montana Team

Senior Benefits Insurance Services (SBIS) is pleased to announce that Lacy Nickol has joined its sales team as the organization's first Montana-based agent and producer. Nickol will be dedicated to serving the Leavitt Great West offices and Medicare market throughout Montana. Based in Ledger, Montana, Nickol brings more than 20...

Montana · 10-06

KRTV News

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Great Falls Hospital voted best heart center in Montana

A Great Falls hospital just earned a major distinction — voted the best heart center in all of Montana.

Great Falls, MT · 09-22

KRTV News

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Benefis Health System to open new center for Montana's growing senior population

Montana's population is aging rapidly, and a new facility in Great Falls aims to help residents navigate those years with better health and independence.

Great Falls, MT · 09-22

The River

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Cascade County Health Department Bringing Flu Shots To Montana ExpoPark And Fire Stations Across Great Falls Starting September 23

Great Falls residents can get their flu and COVID shots at seven different drive-thru clinics hosted by the Cascade County Health Department. The first one kicks off September 23 at Montana ExpoPark.

Great Falls, MT · 09-23

KRTV News

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Cascade County is offering drive-thru flu and COVID shots

Flu season is approaching — and the Cascade City-County Health Department is making it easier than ever to get vaccinated

Cascade County, MT · 09-23

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Conrad native Kadie Baney returns to the Hi-Line to provide Behavioral Healthcare

Logan Health is pleased to welcome Social Worker Licensure Candidate Kadie Baney, SWLC, MSW, to its primary care team. Baney specializes in behavioral health and is now accepting new patients at Logan Health Rural Health Clinics in Conrad and Cut Bank. A Conrad native, Baney earned dual Bachelor of Arts...

Conrad, MT · 09-22

Big Sky Sports

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Cascade County Health Department Bringing Flu Shots To Montana ExpoPark And Fire Stations Across Great Falls Starting September 23

Great Falls residents can get their flu and COVID shots at seven different drive-thru clinics hosted by the Cascade County Health Department. The first one kicks off September 23 at Montana ExpoPark.

Great Falls, MT · 09-23

KRTV News

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Best Heart Center in Montana

Montana · 09-22

KRTV News

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New Toby’s House Crisis Nursery facility expected to open in October

Construction is moving forward on Toby’s House Crisis Nursery’s new Great Falls facility. Here’s when leaders expect it to open and how it will expand support for families.

Great Falls, MT · 09-09

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City approves design contract to improve failed equipment at wastewater plant

City Commissioners approved a $569,263 contract to HDR Engineering Inc. during their Aug. 18 meeting for the Wastewater Treatment Plant primary clarifier rehabilitation project. The city’s wastewater treatment plant operates two primary clarification basins, each more than 60 years old, that are essential to remove solids, grit and a substantial...

Great Falls, MT · 09-01