53-2-603. Award of public assistance after eligibility determination. Upon completion of an application, the department, through the appropriate local office of public assistance, shall determine whether the applicant is eligible for public assistance under the provisions of this title, the type and amount of public assistance the applicant must receive, and the date upon which the public assistance must begin. This subsection does not apply to any form of public assistance managed by a managed care contractor, as provided in 53-6-116, when a determination of eligibility is made by the managed care contractor.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 228, L. 1953; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 327, L. 1969; amd. Sec. 50, Ch. 121, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 71-242(part); amd. Sec. 22, Ch. 670, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 7, Ch. 590, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 20, Ch. 571, L. 2001.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Title 53. Social Services and Institutions
Chapter 2. Administration of Public Assistance
Part 6. Grants of Assistance and Liability Therefor -- Appeals
53-2-602. Grants based on need
53-2-603. Award of public assistance after eligibility determination
53-2-607. Assistance not assignable or subject to legal process -- exceptions
53-2-608. Method of issuing assistance grants
53-2-609. Revocation of assistance
53-2-612. Lien of department upon third-party recoveries
53-2-613. Application for assistance -- assignment of support rights