39-71-909. Effect of fund's failure to give notification of its intent to dispute liability -- subsequent notification by fund authorized. If the fund does not notify the insurer of its intent to dispute the payment of compensation, medical, and burial benefits, the insurer shall continue to make payments on behalf of the fund and shall be reimbursed by the fund for all benefits paid in excess of the insurer's liability. However, at any time subsequent to 104 weeks after the date of injury, the fund may notify the insurer of a dispute as to payment of benefits. The liability of the fund to reimburse the insurer shall be suspended 30 days thereafter until the controversy is determined.
History: En. 92-709.1 by Sec. 1, Ch. 254, L. 1973; R.C.M. 1947, 92-709.1(7); amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 213, L. 1987.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Chapter 71. Workers' Compensation
Part 9. Subsequent Injury Received by Vocationally Handicapped
39-71-904. Rules for certification
39-71-905. Certification as person with disability -- eligibility for benefits under fund
39-71-908. Notification of fund of its potential liability under part -- review by fund
39-71-911. Obligation to make payments on behalf of fund not independent liability
39-71-912. Reimbursement to be promptly made
39-71-915. Assessment of insurer -- employers -- definition -- collection
39-71-916. Reimbursement of subsequent injury fund -- effect on claims experience rating