The board meeting agenda consisted of scheduled reviews of various unemployment insurance appeal cases. These reviews addressed issues concerning the qualification for benefits based on separation from employment due to alleged misconduct, the demonstration of good cause for backdating claims, and whether appellants showed good cause to extend the standard 10-day appeal deadline. Specific case numbers reviewed included 00586-2026, 00651-2026, 00478-2026, 00648-2026, 00513-2026, 00660-2026, 00527-2026, 00630-2026, and 00653-2026. The meeting also included staff attorney's comments and a public comments session.
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This document outlines Montana's comprehensive workforce strategy, emphasizing alignment with the national 'Make America Skilled Again' (MASA) initiative through block grants, apprenticeship expansion, and data-targeted training. It introduces the '406 JOBS initiative' as a statewide framework designed to unify and modernize the workforce system, focusing on '4 pathways to a career,' '0 barriers to employment,' and addressing '6 High Demand Industries.' The plan aims to increase labor force participation, reduce employment barriers, and promote financial self-sufficiency, supported by legislative reforms such as HB 336 (licensing reform) and programs like 'Build Montana'.
Dec 22, 2025·Board meeting
Medical Assistance Program Advisory Council Meeting Minutes
The meeting agenda included an update on the Transition Plan and a continued goal discussion focusing on examining the effectiveness of the medical recovery program. This examination covered trends in enrollment, completion/non-completion rates, program design, eligibility criteria, application requirements, wait times, duration, conditions of participation, penalties, privacy protections, and return-to-work restrictions. Specific discussion points under this goal included the appeal process for board-ordered participation and requirements for voluntary participation. The council also discussed identifying up to two members to attend the NOAP Conference scheduled for March 2026 in Houston, TX.
Dec 8, 2025·Board meeting
Medical Assistance Program Advisory Council Meeting Minutes
The advisory council meeting focused primarily on a detailed discussion concerning the Medical Assistance Program (MAP) goal to examine the effectiveness of the medical recovery program. Key aspects reviewed included overall trends in enrollment, completion and non-completion rates, program design, eligibility criteria, application requirements, wait times, program duration, conditions of participation, noncompliance penalties, and confidentiality protections. A review of regional states' programs and additional data resources was conducted. An update on the Transition Plan was also provided.
