53-2-109. Recipients to report changes in factors affecting eligibility. Recipients of public assistance shall notify the department of any change or anticipated change in income, resources, household composition, or other factor that may affect eligibility for public assistance or the benefit amount within the period of time specified by the department by rule. Failure of the department to verify information provided by the recipient does not absolve the recipient from the obligation to provide accurate information to the department.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 257, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 486, L. 1997.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Title 53. Social Services and Institutions
Chapter 2. Administration of Public Assistance
53-2-102. State treasurer to receive funds
53-2-104. Audit of public assistance records
53-2-105. Misuse of public assistance information unlawful
53-2-106. Penalty for misuse of public assistance information
53-2-107. Fraudulent obtaining of public assistance treated as theft
53-2-109. Recipients to report changes in factors affecting eligibility