Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 37 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Chapter 37.36 - TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACCESS PROGRAM
Subchapter 37.36.6 - Eligibility and Application Process
Rule 37.36.604 - FINANCIAL ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

(1) Individuals whose annual family income during the 12 months immediately preceding the month of application is less than 250% of the 2023 poverty guidelines published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) are eligible for a loan of specialized telecommunications equipment based on income. 250% of the HHS 2023 annual poverty guidelines for families of various sizes is specified on the Montana Accessible Communications program website, effective on January 12, 2023, which rate is adopted and incorporated here by reference. A copy is available at https://dphhs.mt.gov/detd/mtap/nocostassistiveequipment, or may be obtained from the Department of Public Health and Human Services, Montana Accessible Communications Program (MTAC), P.O. Box 4210, Helena MT 59604-4210.

(2) There is no asset test to be eligible for a loan of specialized telecommunications equipment.