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DPHHS-BHDD: Montana SUD Approval and OIG

Montana DPHHS BHDD state approval and OIG Substance Use Disorder Facility licensing context for treatment providers. Relevant context for behavioral health.

State Agency
DPHHS-BHDD

Montana DPHHS Behavioral Health Division

Montana DPHHS BHDD handles SUD state approval and Medicaid resources; DPHHS OIG licenses Substance Use Disorder Facilities.

At a Glance

Type: State Agency
Acronym: DPHHS-BHDD
Headquarters: Helena, MT
Official Website: Visit site &nearr;
Last Verified: May 22, 2026
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Why This Matters

Handles state approval for substance use disorder treatment providers
Maintains BHDD Medicaid Services Provider Manual resources
Coordinates SUD program standards and Medicaid enrollment readiness
Works alongside DPHHS OIG, which licenses Substance Use Disorder Facilities

State Resources

State Guide Montana Behavioral Health Guide Montana behavioral health and addiction treatment resources. Mental health services, Medicaid programs, licensing guides, and recovery support statewide.
State Hub Behavioral Health in Montana State hub with agency, licensing, payer, and article links for Montana.

Overview

Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Division (DPHHS-BHDD) is the primary state program office for SUD state approval, behavioral health program standards, and BHDD Medicaid manual resources. Current Montana materials split this from facility licensure: DPHHS Office of Inspector General (OIG) handles Substance Use Disorder Facility licensing.

Licensing Requirements

For a Substance Use Disorder Facility, Montana providers should review both:

BHDD states that Substance Use Disorder Facilities must obtain their facility license from OIG before applying for state approval. Full state approval and Medicaid enrollment are separate steps.

How DPHHS-BHDD Affects Your Facility

Montana providers should distinguish an individual LAC outpatient provider from a Substance Use Disorder Facility. BHDD’s state approval materials note that individual LAC private offices are not facilities, while SUDFs need OIG facility licensure before BHDD state approval.

Contact Information

Agency: Department of Public Health and Human Services, Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Division
Abbreviation: DPHHS-BHDD
Website: https://dphhs.mt.gov/bhdd/ ↗
Facility licensing: https://dphhs.mt.gov/oig/licensure/healthcarefacilitylicensure/lbfacilityapplications/lbsubstanceusedisorderfacility ↗
State: Montana (MT)

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Official sources

Visit site &nearr;dphhs.mt.gov
DPHHS OIG Substance Use Disorder Facility licensuredphhs.mt.gov
BHDD State Approval Formsdphhs.mt.gov