41-1-404. Financial responsibility of minor. Consent of the minor shall not be subject to later disaffirmance or revocation because of minority. The spouse, parent, parents, or legal guardian of a consenting minor shall not be liable for payment for such service unless the spouse, parent, parents, or legal guardian have expressly agreed to pay for such care. Minors so consenting for such health services shall thereby assume financial responsibility for the cost of said services, except those who are proven unable to pay and who receive the services in public institutions. If the minor is covered by health insurance, payment may be applied for services rendered.
History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 189, L. 1969; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 312, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 69-6103.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Chapter 1. Rights and Obligations of Minors
Part 4. Consent for Health Services
41-1-402. Validity of consent of minor for health services
41-1-403. Release of information by health professional
41-1-404. Financial responsibility of minor
41-1-405. Emergencies and special situations
41-1-406. Psychiatric or psychological counseling under urgent circumstances
41-1-407. Immunity and responsibility of psychologist, physician, or health care facility