Montana State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)
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Income and Social Security
Montana SSI supplement
Montana adds a state payment to SSI only for people who live in certain state-certified homes, such as personal care homes, group homes and adult foster care.
In 2026 it is $94 a month in a personal care home or group home and $52.75 in adult foster care, paid with your SSI. People living on their own get no state supplement.
How to apply in Montana
- Who runs it
- Social Security Administration
What you may get
| Monthly supplement, one person living on their own (January 2026) | None for people living on their own |
|---|---|
| Monthly supplement, one person in a state-certified personal care home or group home (January 2026) | $94 a month |
| Monthly supplement, couple in a state-certified personal care home or group home (January 2026) | $193 a month |
| Monthly supplement, one person in state-certified adult foster care (January 2026) | $52.75 a month |
| Monthly supplement, couple in state-certified adult foster care (January 2026) | $110.50 a month |
How Montana is different
Where Montana's rules differ from the federal rules for State SSI supplements.
- Paid in the same check as your SSI; the state must certify the home you live in
Free help
Free help with this in Montana
Aging Services Bureau
Your local Area Agency on Aging can help with meals, rides, help at home, caregiver support and applying for benefits.
More help in Montana
State SSI supplement in another state
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Sources
- Social Security Administration (POMS), SI 01415.058 Federally Administered Optional Supplementary Payment Programs for January 2026 (official government site). Checked Oct 28, 2026.
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