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ombudsmen
from MT 55 Housing
by Missoulian
advocates for residents
Montana’s State and Regional Ombudsmen serve as advocates for the residents of both long term care and assisted living facilities. There are over 30 certifi ed Ombudsmen in the state of Montana.
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Ombudsmen duties include:
• Informing the public about nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and long term care issues and concerns • Helping you learn about resident rights and good care practices • Advocating for improvements in your quality of life and care • Resolving problems or complaints made by residents of assisted living or long term care facilities • Stepping in if you are moved or released from a facility without proper notice or cause • Looking into possible cases of physical, verbal or emotional abuse
State Long Term Care Ombudsman:
Senior & Long Term Care/ Department of Public Health & Human Services P.O. Box 4210 Helena, MT 59604-4210 406- 444-3285 • 800-332-2272
To locate your regional Ombudsman:
800-551-3191
Would You Give Your Keys to a Stranger?
To a scammer, your Medicare card is the key to stealing your benefits.
Here’s how you can protect against health care fraud:
• Don't give your Medicare number to strangers • Check medical bills and statements • Report errors and suspicious charges
To report fraud or ask for more prevention tips, contact MT SMP at 1-800-551-3191
PROTECT Medical Numbers
PREVENT Scams & Errors
REPORT Your Concerns
This project was supported in part by grant numbers 90MP0163 and 90MP0015 from the U.S. Administration on Aging, Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, D.C. 20201. Grantees undertaking projects under government sponsorship are encouraged to express freely their finds and conclusions. Points of view or opinions do not, therefore, necessarily represent official Administration on Aging policy.
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