Montana Code Annotated
Title 39. Labor
Chapter 71. Workers' Compensation

39-71-107. Insurers to act promptly on claims -- in-state claims examiners -- third-party agents -- penalties - 39-71-107. Insurers to act promptly on claims -- in-state claims...

39-71-108. False statement on employment questionnaire - 39-71-108. False statement on employment questionnaire. (1) A false statement...

39-71-109. through 39-71-115 reserved - 39-71-109 through 39-71-115 reserved.

39-71-116. Definitions - 39-71-116. Definitions. Unless the context otherwise requires, in this chapter,...

39-71-117. Employer defined - 39-71-117. Employer defined. (1) "Employer" means: (a) the state and...

39-71-118. Employee, worker, volunteer, volunteer firefighter, and volunteer emergency care provider defined -- election of coverage - 39-71-118. Employee, worker, volunteer, volunteer firefighter, and volunteer emergency care...

39-71-119. Injury and accident defined - 39-71-119. Injury and accident defined. (1) "Injury" or "injured" means:...

39-71-120. Repealed - 39-71-120. Repealed. Sec. 13, Ch. 448, L. 2005. History: En....

39-71-121. Repealed - 39-71-121. Repealed. Sec. 68, Ch. 464, L. 1987. History: En....

39-71-122. Repealed - 39-71-122. Repealed. Sec. 68, Ch. 464, L. 1987. History: En....

39-71-123. Wages defined - 39-71-123. Wages defined. (1) "Wages" means all remuneration paid for...

39-71-124. Applicability of Workers' Compensation Act -- exceptions - 39-71-124. Applicability of Workers' Compensation Act -- exceptions. Except as...

Part 2. Administrative Provisions

39-71-201. Workers' compensation administration fund - 39-71-201. (Temporary) Workers' compensation administration fund. (1) A workers' compensation...

39-71-202. Office of department - 39-71-202. Office of department. The department shall keep its principal...

39-71-203. Powers of department -- rules - 39-71-203. Powers of department -- rules. (1) The department is...

39-71-204. Hearings -- rules of evidence -- appeal, rescission, alteration, or amendment by department of its orders, decisions, or awards -- effect -- appeal - 39-71-204. Hearings -- rules of evidence -- appeal, rescission, alteration,...

39-71-205. Department authorized to charge certain fees -- disposition of - 39-71-205. Department authorized to charge certain fees -- disposition of....

39-71-206. Legal advisers of department and state fund -- investigative and prosecution services - 39-71-206. Legal advisers of department and state fund -- investigative...

39-71-207. Repealed - 39-71-207. Repealed. Sec. 4, Ch. 239, L. 1989. History: En....

39-71-208. Blank forms, minutes, and records - 39-71-208. Blank forms, minutes, and records. The department shall cause...

39-71-209. Publication of reports and bulletins authorized - 39-71-209. Publication of reports and bulletins authorized. The department shall...

39-71-210. Repealed - 39-71-210. Repealed. Sec. 3, Ch. 370, L. 1989. History: En....

39-71-211. Fraud detection and prevention unit -- expenditure accounting - 39-71-211. Fraud detection and prevention unit -- expenditure accounting. (1)...

39-71-212. through 39-71-220 reserved - 39-71-212 through 39-71-220 reserved.

39-71-221. Repealed - 39-71-221. Repealed. Sec. 10, Ch. 26, L. 2005. History: En....

39-71-222. Repealed - 39-71-222. Repealed. Sec. 10, Ch. 26, L. 2005. History: En....

39-71-223. Certified copies of public records -- fees - 39-71-223. Certified copies of public records -- fees. (1) The...

39-71-224. Records exempt from disclosure -- separation of exempt material from nonexempt - 39-71-224. Records exempt from disclosure -- separation of exempt material...

39-71-225. Workers' compensation database system - 39-71-225. Workers' compensation database system. (1) The department shall develop...

39-71-226. Renumbered 39-71-2370 - 39-71-226. Renumbered 39-71-2370. Sec. 11, Ch. 26, L. 2005.

Part 3. Miscellaneous Provisions

39-71-301. Certificates and certified copies as evidence - 39-71-301. Certificates and certified copies as evidence. (1) Copies of...

39-71-302. Repealed - 39-71-302. Repealed. Sec. 12, Ch. 103, L. 2005. History: En....

39-71-303. Repealed - 39-71-303. Repealed. Sec. 12, Ch. 103, L. 2005. History: En....

39-71-304. Books, records, and payrolls to be open to inspection -- penalty for refusal -- subpoenas - 39-71-304. Books, records, and payrolls to be open to inspection...

39-71-305. Repealed - 39-71-305. Repealed. Sec. 16, Ch. 103, L. 1979. History: En....

39-71-306. Insurers to file summary reports of benefits paid for injuries and miscellaneous expenses and statements of medical expenditures - 39-71-306. Insurers to file summary reports of benefits paid for...

39-71-307. Employers and insurers to file reports -- penalty - 39-71-307. Employers and insurers to file reports -- penalty. (1)...

39-71-308. Repealed - 39-71-308. Repealed. Sec. 12, Ch. 103, L. 2005. History: En....

39-71-309. Repealed - 39-71-309. Repealed. Sec. 68, Ch. 464, L. 1987. History: En....

39-71-310. through 39-71-314 reserved - 39-71-310 through 39-71-314 reserved.

39-71-315. Prohibited actions -- penalty - 39-71-315. Prohibited actions -- penalty. (1) The following actions by...

39-71-316. Filing true claim -- obtaining benefits through deception or other fraudulent means - 39-71-316. Filing true claim -- obtaining benefits through deception or...

39-71-317. Employer not to terminate worker for filing claim -- preference -- jurisdiction over dispute - 39-71-317. Employer not to terminate worker for filing claim --...

39-71-318. Repealed - 39-71-318. Repealed. Sec. 12, Ch. 103, L. 2005. History: En....

39-71-319. State to reimburse certain premium costs for learning programs -- rulemaking - 39-71-319. (Temporary) State to reimburse certain premium costs for learning...

39-71-320. Certification program for claims examiners -- purpose -- rulemaking -- advisory committee -- continuing education -- fee - 39-71-320. Certification program for claims examiners -- purpose -- rulemaking...

39-71-321. through 39-71-324 reserved - 39-71-321 through 39-71-324 reserved.

39-71-325. Claim summary and actuarial documentation for impaired insurer - 39-71-325. Claim summary and actuarial documentation for impaired insurer. (1)...

Part 4. Coverage, Liability, and Subrogation

39-71-401. Employments covered and exemptions -- elections -- notice - 39-71-401. Employments covered and exemptions -- elections -- notice. (1)...

39-71-402. Extraterritorial applicability and reciprocity of coverage -- agreements with other states -- rulemaking - 39-71-402. Extraterritorial applicability and reciprocity of coverage -- agreements with...

39-71-403. Plan three exclusive for state agencies -- election of plan by public corporations -- financing of self-insurance fund -- exemption for university system -- definitions -- rulemaking - 39-71-403. Plan three exclusive for state agencies -- election of...

39-71-404. Repealed - 39-71-404. Repealed. Sec. 16, Ch. 103, L. 1979. History: En....

39-71-405. Liability of employer who contracts work out - 39-71-405. Liability of employer who contracts work out. (1) An...

39-71-406. Deduction from wages of any part of premium a misdemeanor - 39-71-406. Deduction from wages of any part of premium a...

39-71-407. Liability of insurers -- limitations - 39-71-407. (Temporary) Liability of insurers -- limitations. (1) For workers'...

39-71-408. Liability as first lien in case of bankruptcy or failure - 39-71-408. Liability as first lien in case of bankruptcy or...

39-71-409. Waivers by employee invalid - 39-71-409. Waivers by employee invalid. (1) An agreement by an...

39-71-410. Repealed - 39-71-410. Repealed. Sec. 68, Ch. 464, L. 1987. History: En....

39-71-411. Provisions of chapter exclusive remedy -- nonliability of insured employer - 39-71-411. Provisions of chapter exclusive remedy -- nonliability of insured...

39-71-412. Liability of third party other than employer or fellow employee -- additional cause of action - 39-71-412. Liability of third party other than employer or fellow...

39-71-413. Liability of employer or fellow employee for intentional and deliberate acts -- additional cause of action -- intentional injury defined - 39-71-413. Liability of employer or fellow employee for intentional and...

39-71-414. Subrogation - 39-71-414. Subrogation. (1) If an action is prosecuted as provided...

39-71-415. Procedure for resolving disputes regarding independent contractor status - 39-71-415. Procedure for resolving disputes regarding independent contractor status. (1)...

39-71-416. Repealed - 39-71-416. Repealed. Sec. 10, Ch. 26, L. 2005. History: En....

39-71-417. Independent contractor certification - 39-71-417. Independent contractor certification. (1) (a) (i) Except as provided...

39-71-418. Suspension or revocation of independent contractor exemption certificate - 39-71-418. Suspension or revocation of independent contractor exemption certificate. (1)...

39-71-419. Independent contractor violations -- penalty - 39-71-419. Independent contractor violations -- penalty. (1) A person may...

39-71-420. reserved - 39-71-420 reserved.

39-71-421. Financial incentives to institute safety programs - 39-71-421. Financial incentives to institute safety programs. Insurers may provide...

39-71-422. through 39-71-425 reserved - 39-71-422 through 39-71-425 reserved.

39-71-426. Repealed - 39-71-426. Repealed. Sec. 10, Ch. 26, L. 2005. History: En....

39-71-427. Repealed - 39-71-427. Repealed. Sec. 10, Ch. 26, L. 2005. History: En....

39-71-428. Repealed - 39-71-428. Repealed. Sec. 10, Ch. 26, L. 2005. History: En....

39-71-429. and 39-71-430 reserved - 39-71-429 and 39-71-430 reserved.

39-71-431. Repealed - 39-71-431. Repealed. Sec. 13, Ch. 310, L. 1997. History: En....

39-71-432. Definitions - 39-71-432. Definitions. As used in 39-71-433, the following definitions apply:...

39-71-433. Group purchase of workers' compensation insurance - 39-71-433. Group purchase of workers' compensation insurance. (1) Two or...

39-71-434. Deductible insurance policy provision for medical benefits - 39-71-434. Deductible insurance policy provision for medical benefits. (1) In...

39-71-435. Workers' compensation and employers' liability insurance -- optional deductibles - 39-71-435. Workers' compensation and employers' liability insurance -- optional deductibles....

39-71-436. through 39-71-440 reserved - 39-71-436 through 39-71-440 reserved.

39-71-441. Tribal employment coverage - 39-71-441. Tribal employment coverage. The department may, as provided in...

39-71-442. Employer option for extraterritorial coverage - 39-71-442. Employer option for extraterritorial coverage. (1) Notwithstanding 39-71-118(8)(a), an...

Part 5. Uninsured Employers

39-71-501. Definition of uninsured employer - 39-71-501. Definition of uninsured employer. For the purposes of 39-71-501,...

39-71-502. Repealed - 39-71-502. Repealed. Sec. 22, Ch. 377, L. 1999. History: En....

39-71-503. Uninsured employers' fund -- purpose and administration of fund -- maintaining balance for administrative costs -- appropriation - 39-71-503. Uninsured employers' fund -- purpose and administration of fund...

39-71-504. Funding of fund -- option for agreement between department and injured employee - 39-71-504. Funding of fund -- option for agreement between department...

39-71-505. Applicability of other provisions of chapter to fund - 39-71-505. Applicability of other provisions of chapter to fund. All...

39-71-506. Lien for payment of unpaid penalties, fees, and interest -- levy and execution - 39-71-506. Lien for payment of unpaid penalties, fees, and interest...

39-71-507. Department to order uninsured employer to cease operations -- noncompliance with order a misdemeanor -- coordination of remedies - 39-71-507. Department to order uninsured employer to cease operations --...

39-71-508. Coordination of remedies -- limitation of liability of employee to third-party providers -- rights of third-party providers - 39-71-508. Coordination of remedies -- limitation of liability of employee...

39-71-509. Action against uninsured employer -- limitation of employer's defenses - 39-71-509. Action against uninsured employer -- limitation of employer's defenses....

39-71-510. Limitation on benefit entitlement under fund - 39-71-510. Limitation on benefit entitlement under fund. (1) Notwithstanding the...

39-71-511. Setoffs to claim against fund - 39-71-511. Setoffs to claim against fund. A claim for benefits...

39-71-512. through 39-71-514 reserved - 39-71-512 through 39-71-514 reserved.

39-71-515. Independent cause of action - 39-71-515. Independent cause of action. (1) An injured employee or...

39-71-516. District court venue and jurisdiction for independent cause of action - 39-71-516. District court venue and jurisdiction for independent cause of...

39-71-517. Requirement to serve papers - 39-71-517. Requirement to serve papers. In pursuing remedies under 39-71-501,...

39-71-518. Setoffs against remaining liability - 39-71-518. Setoffs against remaining liability. Any actual monetary compensation received...

39-71-519. Settlement - 39-71-519. Settlement. The department, the uninsured employer, the injured employee...

39-71-520. Time limit to appeal to mediation -- petitioning workers' compensation court -- failure to settle or petition - 39-71-520. Time limit to appeal to mediation -- petitioning workers'...

39-71-521. Burden of proof -- insurance coverage - 39-71-521. Burden of proof -- insurance coverage. (1) In a...

39-71-522. Inspection of construction sites -- public policy -- penalty - 39-71-522. Inspection of construction sites -- public policy -- penalty....

39-71-523. and 39-71-524 reserved - 39-71-523 and 39-71-524 reserved.

39-71-525. Confidentiality of records -- exception for use by public employees - 39-71-525. Confidentiality of records -- exception for use by public...

39-71-526. through 39-71-530 reserved - 39-71-526 through 39-71-530 reserved.

39-71-531. Repealed - 39-71-531. Repealed. Sec. 9, Ch. 172, L. 1997; Sec. 13,...

39-71-532. Repealed - 39-71-532. Repealed. Sec. 9, Ch. 172, L. 1997; Sec. 13,...

39-71-533. Repealed - 39-71-533. Repealed. Sec. 9, Ch. 172, L. 1997; Sec. 13,...

39-71-534. Repealed - 39-71-534. Repealed. Sec. 9, Ch. 172, L. 1997; Sec. 13,...

39-71-535. Collection of penalties, claim costs, late fees, and interest -- liability for payment of collection costs - 39-71-535. Collection of penalties, claim costs, late fees, and interest...

39-71-536. through 39-71-540 reserved - 39-71-536 through 39-71-540 reserved.

39-71-541. Uninsured employer as party to benefits disputes -- indemnification by uninsured employer for benefits paid -- lien for payment -- levy and execution - 39-71-541. Uninsured employer as party to benefits disputes -- indemnification...

Part 6. Claims for Benefits

39-71-601. Statute of limitation on presentment of claim -- waiver - 39-71-601. Statute of limitation on presentment of claim -- waiver....

39-71-602. Statute of limitation not to apply during minority or mental incompetency unless guardian appointed - 39-71-602. Statute of limitation not to apply during minority or...

39-71-603. Notice of injuries other than death to be submitted within 30 days -- exception - 39-71-603. Notice of injuries other than death to be submitted...

39-71-604. Application for compensation -- disclosure and communication without prior notice of health care information - 39-71-604. Application for compensation -- disclosure and communication without prior...

39-71-605. Examination of employee by physician -- effect of refusal to submit to examination -- report and testimony of physician -- cost - 39-71-605. Examination of employee by physician -- effect of refusal...

39-71-606. Insurer to accept or deny claim within 30 days of receipt -- notice of benefits and entitlements to claimants -- notice of denial -- notice of reopening -- notice to employer -- employer's right to loss information - 39-71-606. Insurer to accept or deny claim within 30 days...

39-71-607. Suspension of payments by insurer pending receipt of medical information - 39-71-607. Suspension of payments by insurer pending receipt of medical...

39-71-608. Payments within 30 days by insurer without admission of liability or waiver of defense authorized -- notice -- limitations on payments over 90 days - 39-71-608. Payments within 30 days by insurer without admission of...

39-71-609. Denial of claim after payments made or termination of all benefits or reduction to partial benefits by insurer -- 14-day notice required -- criteria for conversion of benefits - 39-71-609. Denial of claim after payments made or termination of...

39-71-610. Termination of benefits by insurer -- department order to pay disputed benefits prior to hearing or mediation -- limitation on order -- right of reimbursement - 39-71-610. Termination of benefits by insurer -- department order to...

39-71-611. Costs and attorney fees payable on denial of claim or termination of benefits later found compensable -- barring of attorney fees under common fund and other doctrines - 39-71-611. Costs and attorney fees payable on denial of claim...

39-71-612. Costs and attorney fees that may be assessed against insurer by workers' compensation judge -- barring of attorney fees under common fund or other doctrines - 39-71-612. Costs and attorney fees that may be assessed against...

39-71-613. Regulation of attorney fees -- forfeiture of fee for noncompliance -- return of fee when claimant received benefits through fraud or deception - 39-71-613. Regulation of attorney fees -- forfeiture of fee for...

39-71-614. Calculation of attorney fees -- limitation - 39-71-614. Calculation of attorney fees -- limitation. (1) The amount...

39-71-615. Payment of medical claims without acceptance of liability - 39-71-615. Payment of medical claims without acceptance of liability. (1)...

Part 7. Compensation and Benefits Generally

39-71-701. Compensation for temporary total disability -- exception - 39-71-701. Compensation for temporary total disability -- exception. (1) Subject...

39-71-702. Compensation for permanent total disability - 39-71-702. Compensation for permanent total disability. (1) If a worker...

39-71-703. Compensation for permanent partial disability - 39-71-703. Compensation for permanent partial disability. (1) If an injured...

39-71-704. Payment of medical, hospital, and related services -- fee schedules and hospital rates -- fee limitation - 39-71-704. Payment of medical, hospital, and related services -- fee...

39-71-705. Repealed - 39-71-705. Repealed. Sec. 68, Ch. 464, L. 1987. History: En....

39-71-706. Repealed - 39-71-706. Repealed. Sec. 68, Ch. 464, L. 1987. History: (1),...

39-71-707. Repealed - 39-71-707. Repealed. Sec. 68, Ch. 464, L. 1987. History: En....

39-71-708. Compensation for disfigurement - 39-71-708. Compensation for disfigurement. (1) Injured workers who suffer serious...

39-71-709. Repealed - 39-71-709. Repealed. Sec. 68, Ch. 464, L. 1987. History: En....

39-71-710. Termination of benefits upon retirement - 39-71-710. Termination of benefits upon retirement. (1) If a claimant...

39-71-711. Impairment evaluation -- ratings - 39-71-711. Impairment evaluation -- ratings. (1) An impairment rating: (a)...

39-71-712. Temporary partial disability benefits - 39-71-712. Temporary partial disability benefits. (1) Subject to the provisions...

39-71-713. Compensation for occupational diseases and medical benefits -- diminution of compensation - 39-71-713. Compensation for occupational diseases and medical benefits -- diminution...

39-71-714. Autopsy - 39-71-714. Autopsy. Upon the filing of a claim for compensation...

39-71-715. Benefits for pneumoconiosis -- definition - 39-71-715. Benefits for pneumoconiosis -- definition. (1) Pneumoconiosis is an...

39-71-716. Prohibiting supplementing of benefits - 39-71-716. Prohibiting supplementing of benefits. A person receiving compensation or...

39-71-717. Reopening of terminated medical benefits -- medical review - 39-71-717. Reopening of terminated medical benefits -- medical review. (1)...

39-71-718. through 39-71-720 reserved - 39-71-718 through 39-71-720 reserved.

39-71-721. Compensation for injury causing death -- limitation - 39-71-721. Compensation for injury causing death -- limitation. (1) (a)...

39-71-722. Who constitutes beneficiary to be determined as of date of accident - 39-71-722. Who constitutes beneficiary to be determined as of date...

39-71-723. How compensation to be divided among beneficiaries - 39-71-723. How compensation to be divided among beneficiaries. Compensation that...

39-71-724. Payment of compensation to beneficiary not a resident of United States - 39-71-724. Payment of compensation to beneficiary not a resident of...

39-71-725. Payment of burial expense - 39-71-725. Payment of burial expense. There must be paid, in...

39-71-726. No compensation after death when death not result of injury - 39-71-726. No compensation after death when death not result of...

39-71-727. Payment for prescription drugs -- limitations - 39-71-727. Payment for prescription drugs -- limitations. (1) For payment...

39-71-728. through 39-71-735 reserved - 39-71-728 through 39-71-735 reserved.

39-71-736. Compensation -- from what dates paid - 39-71-736. Compensation -- from what dates paid. (1) (a) Except...

39-71-737. Compensation to run consecutively -- exceptions - 39-71-737. Compensation to run consecutively -- exceptions. Compensation must run...

39-71-738. Repealed - 39-71-738. Repealed. Sec. 68, Ch. 464, L. 1987. History: En....

39-71-739. Compensation in case of changes in degree of injury - 39-71-739. Compensation in case of changes in degree of injury....

39-71-740. Payments -- how made in most cases - 39-71-740. Payments -- how made in most cases. All payments...

39-71-741. Settlements and lump-sum payments -- legislative intent - 39-71-741. Settlements and lump-sum payments -- legislative intent. (1) By...

39-71-742. Who may receive payment - 39-71-742. Who may receive payment. (1) A payment due to...

39-71-743. Assignment or attachment of payments - 39-71-743. Assignment or attachment of payments. (1) Payments under this...

39-71-744. Benefits not due while claimant is incarcerated -- exceptions - 39-71-744. Benefits not due while claimant is incarcerated -- exceptions....

39-71-745. Calculation of volunteer firefighter benefits and premiums -- definitions - 39-71-745. Calculation of volunteer firefighter benefits and premiums -- definitions....

Part 8. Compensation for Occupational Deafness (Repealed)

39-71-801. Repealed - 39-71-801. Repealed. Sec. 10, Ch. 26, L. 2005. History: En....

39-71-802. Repealed - 39-71-802. Repealed. Sec. 10, Ch. 26, L. 2005. History: En....

39-71-803. Repealed - 39-71-803. Repealed. Sec. 10, Ch. 26, L. 2005. History: En....

39-71-804. Repealed - 39-71-804. Repealed. Sec. 10, Ch. 26, L. 2005. History: En....

39-71-805. Repealed - 39-71-805. Repealed. Sec. 10, Ch. 26, L. 2005. History: En....

39-71-806. Repealed - 39-71-806. Repealed. Sec. 10, Ch. 26, L. 2005. History: En....

39-71-807. Repealed - 39-71-807. Repealed. Sec. 10, Ch. 26, L. 2005. History: En....

39-71-808. Repealed - 39-71-808. Repealed. Sec. 10, Ch. 26, L. 2005. History: En....

39-71-809. Repealed - 39-71-809. Repealed. Sec. 10, Ch. 26, L. 2005. History: En....

39-71-810. Repealed - 39-71-810. Repealed. Sec. 10, Ch. 26, L. 2005. History: En....

39-71-811. Repealed - 39-71-811. Repealed. Sec. 10, Ch. 26, L. 2005. History: En....

39-71-812. Repealed - 39-71-812. Repealed. Sec. 10, Ch. 26, L. 2005. History: En....

39-71-813. Repealed - 39-71-813. Repealed. Sec. 10, Ch. 26, L. 2005. History: En....

Part 9. Subsequent Injury Received by Vocationally Handicapped

39-71-901. Definitions - 39-71-901. Definitions. As used in this part, the following definitions...

39-71-902. Repealed - 39-71-902. Repealed. Sec. 7, Ch. 284, L. 1997. History: En....

39-71-903. Procedure - 39-71-903. Procedure. When a person with a disability receives an...

39-71-904. Rules for certification - 39-71-904. Rules for certification. The department shall promulgate rules for...

39-71-905. Certification as person with disability -- eligibility for benefits under fund - 39-71-905. Certification as person with disability -- eligibility for benefits...

39-71-906. Repealed - 39-71-906. Repealed. Sec. 2, Ch. 257, L. 2005. History: En....

39-71-907. Certified person with a disability to be compensated for injury as provided by chapter -- insurer liability for compensation limited - 39-71-907. Certified person with a disability to be compensated for...

39-71-908. Notification of fund of its potential liability under part -- review by fund - 39-71-908. Notification of fund of its potential liability under part...

39-71-909. Effect of fund's failure to give notification of its intent to dispute liability -- subsequent notification by fund authorized - 39-71-909. Effect of fund's failure to give notification of its...

39-71-910. Repealed - 39-71-910. Repealed. Sec. 7, Ch. 284, L. 1997. History: En....

39-71-911. Obligation to make payments on behalf of fund not independent liability - 39-71-911. Obligation to make payments on behalf of fund not...

39-71-912. Reimbursement to be promptly made - 39-71-912. Reimbursement to be promptly made. After the right to...

39-71-913. Repealed - 39-71-913. Repealed. Sec. 7, Ch. 284, L. 1997. History: En....

39-71-914. Repealed - 39-71-914. Repealed. Sec. 68, Ch. 464, L. 1987. History: En....

39-71-915. Assessment of insurer -- employers -- definition -- collection - 39-71-915. Assessment of insurer -- employers -- definition -- collection....

39-71-916. Reimbursement of subsequent injury fund -- effect on claims experience rating - 39-71-916. Reimbursement of subsequent injury fund -- effect on claims...

39-71-917. through 39-71-919 reserved - 39-71-917 through 39-71-919 reserved.

39-71-920. Concurrence of fund in settlements - 39-71-920. Concurrence of fund in settlements. (1) Petitions for compromise...

Part 10. Stay-at-Work/Return-to-Work Assistance

39-71-1001. Repealed - 39-71-1001. Repealed. Sec. 68, Ch. 464, L. 1987. History: En....

39-71-1002. Repealed - 39-71-1002. Repealed. Sec. 68, Ch. 464, L. 1987. History: En....

39-71-1003. Repealed - 39-71-1003. Repealed. Sec. 7, Ch. 51, L. 2019. History: En....

39-71-1004. Repealed - 39-71-1004. Repealed. Sec. 7, Ch. 51, L. 2019. History: En....

39-71-1005. Repealed - 39-71-1005. Repealed. Sec. 68, Ch. 464, L. 1987. History: En....

39-71-1006. Rehabilitation benefits - 39-71-1006. Rehabilitation benefits. (1) A worker is eligible for rehabilitation...

39-71-1007. through 39-71-1010 reserved - 39-71-1007 through 39-71-1010 reserved.

39-71-1011. Definitions - 39-71-1011. Definitions. As used in this part, the following definitions...

39-71-1012. Repealed - 39-71-1012. Repealed. Sec. 14, Ch. 574, L. 1991. History: En....

39-71-1013. Repealed - 39-71-1013. Repealed. Sec. 8, Ch. 122, L. 1997; Sec. 13,...

39-71-1014. Rehabilitation services -- required and provided by insurers - 39-71-1014. Rehabilitation services -- required and provided by insurers. (1)...

39-71-1015. Repealed - 39-71-1015. Repealed. Sec. 14, Ch. 574, L. 1991. History: En....

39-71-1016. Repealed - 39-71-1016. Repealed. Sec. 14, Ch. 574, L. 1991. History: En....

39-71-1017. Repealed - 39-71-1017. Repealed. Sec. 14, Ch. 574, L. 1991. History: En....

39-71-1018. Repealed - 39-71-1018. Repealed. Sec. 14, Ch. 574, L. 1991. History: En....

39-71-1019. Repealed - 39-71-1019. Repealed. Sec. 14, Ch. 574, L. 1991. History: En....

39-71-1020. through 39-71-1022 reserved - 39-71-1020 through 39-71-1022 reserved.

39-71-1023. Repealed - 39-71-1023. Repealed. Sec. 14, Ch. 574, L. 1991. History: En....

39-71-1024. Repealed - 39-71-1024. Repealed. Sec. 14, Ch. 574, L. 1991. History: En....

39-71-1025. Auxiliary benefits - 39-71-1025. Auxiliary benefits. (1) In addition to benefits otherwise provided...

39-71-1026. Repealed - 39-71-1026. Repealed. Sec. 14, Ch. 574, L. 1991. History: En....

39-71-1027. through 39-71-1030 reserved - 39-71-1027 through 39-71-1030 reserved.

39-71-1031. Exchange of information - 39-71-1031. Exchange of information. The insurer, the rehabilitation provider, and...

39-71-1032. Termination of benefits for noncooperation with rehabilitation provider -- appeal - 39-71-1032. Termination of benefits for noncooperation with rehabilitation provider --...

39-71-1033. Repealed - 39-71-1033. Repealed. Sec. 14, Ch. 574, L. 1991. History: En....

39-71-1034. and 39-71-1035 reserved - 39-71-1034 and 39-71-1035 reserved.

39-71-1036. Medical status form - 39-71-1036. Medical status form. (1) The department shall create a...

39-71-1037. through 39-71-1040 reserved - 39-71-1037 through 39-71-1040 reserved.

39-71-1041. Stay-at-work/return-to-work goals and options -- notification by department -- agreement between worker and insurer - 39-71-1041. Stay-at-work/return-to-work goals and options -- notification by department --...

39-71-1042. Request for and delivery of stay-at-work/return-to-work assistance - 39-71-1042. Request for and delivery of stay-at-work/return-to-work assistance. (1) (a)...

39-71-1043. Rehabilitation provider -- evaluation - 39-71-1043. Rehabilitation provider -- evaluation. (1) Stay-at-work/return-to-work assistance must be...

39-71-1044. through 39-71-1048 reserved - 39-71-1044 through 39-71-1048 reserved.

39-71-1049. Stay-at-work/return-to-work assistance fund -- purpose -- payment process -- rulemaking - 39-71-1049. Stay-at-work/return-to-work assistance fund -- purpose -- payment process --...

39-71-1050. Assessment for stay-at-work/return-to-work assistance fund -- definition - 39-71-1050. Assessment for stay-at-work/return-to-work assistance fund -- definition. (1) (a)...

39-71-1051. Rulemaking authority - 39-71-1051. Rulemaking authority. The department may adopt rules to implement...

Part 11. Treatment by Designated Providers

39-71-1101. Choice of health care provider by worker -- insurer designation or approval of treating physician or referral to managed care or preferred provider organization -- payment terms -- definition - 39-71-1101. Choice of health care provider by worker -- insurer...

39-71-1102. Preferred provider organizations -- establishment -- limitations - 39-71-1102. Preferred provider organizations -- establishment -- limitations. (1) In...

39-71-1103. Workers' compensation managed care - 39-71-1103. Workers' compensation managed care. (1) A managed care system...

39-71-1104. Managed care organizations -- notification - 39-71-1104. Managed care organizations -- notification. Workers who are subject...

39-71-1105. Managed care organizations -- application -- certification - 39-71-1105. Managed care organizations -- application -- certification. (1) A...

39-71-1106. Compliance with medical treatment required -- termination of compensation benefits for noncompliance - 39-71-1106. Compliance with medical treatment required -- termination of compensation...

39-71-1107. Domiciliary care -- requirements -- evaluation - 39-71-1107. Domiciliary care -- requirements -- evaluation. (1) Reasonable domiciliary...

39-71-1108. Physician self-referral prohibition - 39-71-1108. Physician self-referral prohibition. (1) Unless authorized by the insurer,...

39-71-1109. Repealed - 39-71-1109. Repealed. Sec. 13, Ch. 310, L. 1997. History: En....

39-71-1110. Schedule II and III drugs -- prescriber obligation - 39-71-1110. Schedule II and III drugs -- prescriber obligation. (1)...

Part 14. Presumptive Occupational Disease -- Firefighters

39-71-1401. Presumptive occupational disease for firefighters -- rebuttal -- applicability -- definitions - 39-71-1401. (Temporary) Presumptive occupational disease for firefighters -- rebuttal --...

39-71-1402. Conditions for claiming presumptive occupational disease - 39-71-1402. (Temporary) Conditions for claiming presumptive occupational disease. (1) Except...

Part 15. Montana Safety Culture Act

39-71-1501. Short title - 39-71-1501. Short title. This part may be cited as the...

39-71-1502. Purpose - 39-71-1502. Purpose. The purpose of this part is to reduce...

39-71-1503. Safety consultation - 39-71-1503. Safety consultation. (1) As used in this part, "safety...

39-71-1504. Safety programs -- educational activities - 39-71-1504. Safety programs -- educational activities. (1) To promote health...

39-71-1505. Rulemaking authority - 39-71-1505. Rulemaking authority. The department shall adopt rules, including but...

39-71-1506. Notification of safety consultation services available by insurer - 39-71-1506. Notification of safety consultation services available by insurer. To...

39-71-1507. Safety consultation services -- safety program as provision of insurance contract or agreement - 39-71-1507. Safety consultation services -- safety program as provision of...

39-71-1508. Safety consultation services -- insurer's exemption from civil liability -- exceptions - 39-71-1508. Safety consultation services -- insurer's exemption from civil liability...

Part 20. Rehabilitation Benefits (Renumbered)

39-71-2001. Renumbered 39-71-1006 - 39-71-2001. Renumbered 39-71-1006. Code Commissioner, 1995.

Part 21. Compensation Plan Number One

39-71-2101. General requirements for electing coverage under plan - 39-71-2101. General requirements for electing coverage under plan. (1) An...

39-71-2102. Proof of solvency to be filed - 39-71-2102. Proof of solvency to be filed. Each employer who...

39-71-2103. Employer permitted to carry on business and settle directly with employee -- individual liability - 39-71-2103. Employer permitted to carry on business and settle directly...

39-71-2104. Renewal of application - 39-71-2104. Renewal of application. An employer, so long as that...

39-71-2105. Additional proof of solvency -- revocation of order - 39-71-2105. Additional proof of solvency -- revocation of order. (1)...

39-71-2106. Requiring security of employer - 39-71-2106. Requiring security of employer. (1) (a) The department, with...

39-71-2107. When employer to make deposit or security to guarantee payment of compensation - 39-71-2107. When employer to make deposit or security to guarantee...

39-71-2108. Failure of employer to pay benefits -- duty of department - 39-71-2108. Failure of employer to pay benefits -- duty of...

39-71-2109. Repealed - 39-71-2109. Repealed. Sec. 21, Ch. 555, L. 1993. History: En....

39-71-2110. through 39-71-2114 reserved - 39-71-2110 through 39-71-2114 reserved.

39-71-2115. Transfer of claim liabilities -- rules - 39-71-2115. Transfer of claim liabilities -- rules. (1) A current...

Part 22. Compensation Plan Number Two

39-71-2201. Election to be bound by plan -- captive reciprocal insurers - 39-71-2201. Election to be bound by plan -- captive reciprocal...

39-71-2202. Policies made subject to chapter - 39-71-2202. Policies made subject to chapter. Every policy for insurance...

39-71-2203. Content of policies -- policies subject to approval, change, or revision by department - 39-71-2203. Content of policies -- policies subject to approval, change,...

39-71-2204. Insurer to submit notice of coverage within 30 days -- penalty for failure - 39-71-2204. Insurer to submit notice of coverage within 30 days...

39-71-2205. Policy in effect until canceled or replaced -- 20-day notification of cancellation required -- penalty - 39-71-2205. Policy in effect until canceled or replaced -- 20-day...

39-71-2206. Repealed - 39-71-2206. Repealed. Sec. 13, Ch. 310, L. 1997. History: (1)En....

39-71-2207. Repealed - 39-71-2207. Repealed. Sec. 21, Ch. 555, L. 1993. History: En....

39-71-2208. Repealed - 39-71-2208. Repealed. Sec. 16, Ch. 117, L. 2007. History: En....

39-71-2209. and 39-71-2210 reserved - 39-71-2209 and 39-71-2210 reserved.

39-71-2211. Premium rates for construction industry -- filing required - 39-71-2211. Premium rates for construction industry -- filing required. (1)...

39-71-2212. through 39-71-2214 reserved - 39-71-2212 through 39-71-2214 reserved.

39-71-2215. Repealed - 39-71-2215. Repealed. Sec. 3, Ch. 79, L. 2021. History: En....

Part 23. Compensation Plan Number Three

39-71-2301. Repealed - 39-71-2301. Repealed. Sec. 59, Ch. 613, L. 1989. History: En....

39-71-2302. Repealed - 39-71-2302. Repealed. Sec. 59, Ch. 613, L. 1989. History: En....

39-71-2303. Renumbered 39-71-2336 - 39-71-2303. Renumbered 39-71-2336. Code Commissioner, 1989.

39-71-2304. Repealed - 39-71-2304. Repealed. Sec. 59, Ch. 613, L. 1989. History: (1)En....

39-71-2305. Repealed - 39-71-2305. Repealed. Sec. 59, Ch. 613, L. 1989. History: En....

39-71-2306. Repealed - 39-71-2306. Repealed. Sec. 59, Ch. 613, L. 1989. History: En....

39-71-2307. Renumbered 39-71-2339 - 39-71-2307. Renumbered 39-71-2339. Code Commissioner, 1989.

39-71-2308. Renumbered 39-71-2340 - 39-71-2308. Renumbered 39-71-2340. Code Commissioner, 1989.

39-71-2309. Repealed - 39-71-2309. Repealed. Sec. 16, Ch. 103, L. 1979. History: En....

39-71-2310. Repealed - 39-71-2310. Repealed. Sec. 16, Ch. 103, L. 1979. History: (1)En....

39-71-2311. Intent and purpose of plan -- expense constant defined - 39-71-2311. Intent and purpose of plan -- expense constant defined....

39-71-2312. Definitions - 39-71-2312. Definitions. Unless the context requires otherwise, in this part...

39-71-2313. State compensation insurance fund created -- obligation to insure - 39-71-2313. State compensation insurance fund created -- obligation to insure....

39-71-2314. Repealed - 39-71-2314. Repealed. Sec. 22, Ch. 320, L. 2015. History: En....

39-71-2315. Management of state fund -- powers and duties of board -- business plan required - 39-71-2315. Management of state fund -- powers and duties of...

39-71-2316. Powers of state fund - 39-71-2316. Powers of state fund. (1) For the purposes of...

39-71-2317. Appointment of executive director -- management staff - 39-71-2317. Appointment of executive director -- management staff. The board...

39-71-2318. Personal liability excluded - 39-71-2318. Personal liability excluded. The members of the board, the...

39-71-2319. Assets and liabilities of prior state fund - 39-71-2319. Assets and liabilities of prior state fund. All assets...

39-71-2320. Property of state fund -- investment required -- exception - 39-71-2320. Property of state fund -- investment required -- exception....

39-71-2321. What to be deposited in state fund - 39-71-2321. What to be deposited in state fund. (1) All...

39-71-2322. Money in state fund held in trust -- disposition of funds upon repeal of chapter - 39-71-2322. Money in state fund held in trust -- disposition...

39-71-2323. Surplus in state fund -- payment of dividends - 39-71-2323. Surplus in state fund -- payment of dividends. Subject...

39-71-2324. Repealed - 39-71-2324. Repealed. Sec. 59, Ch. 613, L. 1989. History: En....

39-71-2325. State fund to keep accounts of segregations - 39-71-2325. State fund to keep accounts of segregations. The state...

39-71-2326. Repealed - 39-71-2326. Repealed. Sec. 6, Ch. 664, L. 1987. History: En....

39-71-2327. Earnings of state fund to be credited to fund -- improper use a felony - 39-71-2327. Earnings of state fund to be credited to fund...

39-71-2328. State fund alternative personal leave plan -- exception -- collective bargaining negotiation -- personal leave definition - 39-71-2328. State fund alternative personal leave plan -- exception --...

39-71-2329. reserved - 39-71-2329 reserved.

39-71-2330. Rate setting -- surplus -- multiple rating tiers - 39-71-2330. Rate setting -- surplus -- multiple rating tiers. (1)...

39-71-2331. Workplace safety program - 39-71-2331. Workplace safety program. (1) An employer that is not...

39-71-2332. Pooled risk safety group - 39-71-2332. Pooled risk safety group. (1) Subject to Title 33,...

39-71-2333. through 39-71-2335 reserved - 39-71-2333 through 39-71-2335 reserved.

39-71-2336. Manner of electing -- contract or policy of insurance -- payment of premium - 39-71-2336. Manner of electing -- contract or policy of insurance...

39-71-2337. State fund to submit notice of coverage within 30 days -- penalty for failure - 39-71-2337. State fund to submit notice of coverage within 30...

39-71-2338. Repealed - 39-71-2338. Repealed. Sec. 8, Ch. 323, L. 1991. History: En....

39-71-2339. Cancellation of coverage -- 20-day notice required - 39-71-2339. Cancellation of coverage -- 20-day notice required. (1) The...

39-71-2340. Collection in case of default - 39-71-2340. Collection in case of default. (1) If an employer...

39-71-2341. Repealed - 39-71-2341. Repealed. Secs. 11, 14(3), Ch. 314, L. 2001. History:...

39-71-2342. through 39-71-2350 reserved - 39-71-2342 through 39-71-2350 reserved.

39-71-2351. Purpose of separation of state fund liability as of July 1, 1990, and of separate funding of claims before and on or after that date - 39-71-2351. Purpose of separation of state fund liability as of...

39-71-2352. Separate payment structure and sources for claims for injuries resulting from accidents that occurred before July 1, 1990, and on or after July 1, 1990 -- spending limit -- authorizing transfer of money - 39-71-2352. Separate payment structure and sources for claims for injuries...

39-71-2353. Repealed - 39-71-2353. Repealed. Sec. 9, Ch. 797, L. 1991. History: En....

39-71-2354. Repealed - 39-71-2354. Repealed. Secs. 31(2), 34(3), Ch. 276, L. 1997. History:...

39-71-2355. Repealed - 39-71-2355. Repealed. Secs. 31(2), 34(3), Ch. 276, L. 1997. History:...

39-71-2356. Mutually agreeable lump-sum settlements - 39-71-2356. Mutually agreeable lump-sum settlements. During the period beginning October...

39-71-2357. through 39-71-2360 reserved - 39-71-2357 through 39-71-2360 reserved.

39-71-2361. Legislative audit of state fund - 39-71-2361. Legislative audit of state fund. The legislative auditor shall...

39-71-2362. Repealed - 39-71-2362. Repealed. Sec. 22, Ch. 320, L. 2015. History: En....

39-71-2363. Agency law -- annual report - 39-71-2363. Agency law -- annual report. (1) The state fund...

39-71-2364. through 39-71-2369 reserved - 39-71-2364 through 39-71-2369 reserved.

39-71-2370. Claims expenditures codes - 39-71-2370. Claims expenditures codes. The state fund shall continually review...

39-71-2371. through 39-71-2374 reserved - 39-71-2371 through 39-71-2374 reserved.

39-71-2375. Operation of state fund as authorized insurer -- issuance of certificate of authority -- exceptions -- use of calendar year -- risk-based capital -- reporting requirements - 39-71-2375. Operation of state fund as authorized insurer -- issuance...

Part 24. Mediation

39-71-2401. Disputes -- jurisdiction -- settlement requirements -- mediation - 39-71-2401. Disputes -- jurisdiction -- settlement requirements -- mediation. (1)...

39-71-2402. through 39-71-2405 reserved - 39-71-2402 through 39-71-2405 reserved.

39-71-2406. Purpose - 39-71-2406. Purpose. The purpose of this part is to prevent...

39-71-2407. Department authority -- rules - 39-71-2407. Department authority -- rules. (1) The department shall designate...

39-71-2408. Mandatory, nonbinding mediation - 39-71-2408. Mandatory, nonbinding mediation. (1) Except as otherwise provided, in...

39-71-2409. Duties of mediator - 39-71-2409. Duties of mediator. A mediator shall assist the parties...

39-71-2410. Limitations on mediation proceedings - 39-71-2410. Limitations on mediation proceedings. (1) Except as may be...

39-71-2411. Mediation procedure - 39-71-2411. Mediation procedure. (1) Except as otherwise provided, a claimant...

Part 25. Employer's Old Fund Liability Tax (Repealed)

39-71-2501. Repealed - 39-71-2501. Repealed. Secs. 31(2), 34(3), Ch. 276, L. 1997. History:...

39-71-2502. Repealed - 39-71-2502. Repealed. Secs. 31(2), 34(3), Ch. 276, L. 1997. History:...

39-71-2503. Repealed - 39-71-2503. Repealed. Secs. 31(2), 34(3), Ch. 276, L. 1997. History:...

39-71-2504. Repealed - 39-71-2504. Repealed. Sec. 31(1), Ch. 276, L. 1997. History: En....

39-71-2505. Repealed - 39-71-2505. Repealed. Sec. 8, Ch. 184, L. 1999. History: En....

39-71-2506. Repealed - 39-71-2506. Repealed. Secs. 31(2), 34(3), Ch. 276, L. 1997. History:...

39-71-2507. Repealed - 39-71-2507. Repealed. Sec. 8, Ch. 184, L. 1999. History: En....

Part 26. Self-Insurers Guaranty Fund

39-71-2601. Short title - 39-71-2601. Short title. This part may be cited as the...

39-71-2602. Purpose -- construction - 39-71-2602. Purpose -- construction. (1) The purposes of this part...

39-71-2603. Definitions - 39-71-2603. Definitions. As used in this part, unless the context...

39-71-2604. Board of directors of fund - 39-71-2604. Board of directors of fund. (1) There is a...

39-71-2605. through 39-71-2608 reserved - 39-71-2605 through 39-71-2608 reserved.

39-71-2609. Establishment of fund -- employer participation required - 39-71-2609. Establishment of fund -- employer participation required. (1) There...

39-71-2610. Rulemaking -- powers of fund - 39-71-2610. Rulemaking -- powers of fund. (1) The board shall...

39-71-2611. Duties, liabilities, and rights of fund - 39-71-2611. Duties, liabilities, and rights of fund. (1) The fund...

39-71-2612. through 39-71-2614 reserved - 39-71-2612 through 39-71-2614 reserved.

39-71-2615. Initial fee -- assessment - 39-71-2615. Initial fee -- assessment. (1) A private self-insurer shall...

39-71-2616. Reimbursement for obligations paid and assumed - 39-71-2616. Reimbursement for obligations paid and assumed. (1) The fund...

39-71-2617. Tax exemption - 39-71-2617. Tax exemption. The fund is exempt from payment of...

39-71-2618. Immunity - 39-71-2618. Immunity. There is no liability on the part of,...

39-71-2619. Notification of insolvency by private self-insurer - 39-71-2619. Notification of insolvency by private self-insurer. As a condition...

39-71-2620. Audit requirement - 39-71-2620. Audit requirement. Biannually or within 6 months after the...

Part 29. Workers' Compensation Judge

39-71-2901. Location of office -- court powers -- withdrawal -- substitution -- vacancy - 39-71-2901. Location of office -- court powers -- withdrawal --...

39-71-2902. Operating expenses - 39-71-2902. Operating expenses. The workers' compensation judge may employ such...

39-71-2903. Administrative procedure act and rules of evidence applicable - 39-71-2903. Administrative procedure act and rules of evidence applicable. All...

39-71-2904. Direct appeal to supreme court - 39-71-2904. Direct appeal to supreme court. Notwithstanding 2-4-701 through 2-4-704,...

39-71-2905. Petition to workers' compensation judge -- time limit on filing - 39-71-2905. Petition to workers' compensation judge -- time limit on...

39-71-2906. Repealed - 39-71-2906. Repealed. Sec. 68, Ch. 464, L. 1987. History: En....

39-71-2907. Increase in award for unreasonable delay or refusal to pay - 39-71-2907. Increase in award for unreasonable delay or refusal to...

39-71-2908. Repealed - 39-71-2908. Repealed. Sec. 68, Ch. 464, L. 1987. History: En....

39-71-2909. Authority to review, diminish, or increase awards - 39-71-2909. Authority to review, diminish, or increase awards. The judge...

39-71-2910. Stay pending posttrial motions and appeal - 39-71-2910. Stay pending posttrial motions and appeal. (1) Upon the...

39-71-2911. Stay pending determination by district court - 39-71-2911. Stay pending determination by district court. Upon a motion...

39-71-2912. and 39-71-2913 reserved - 39-71-2912 and 39-71-2913 reserved.

39-71-2914. Signing of petitions, pleadings, motions, and other papers -- requirements -- sanctions - 39-71-2914. Signing of petitions, pleadings, motions, and other papers --...

Part 40. Catastrophically Injured Worker's Travel Assistance Act

39-71-4001. Short title - 39-71-4001. Short title. This part may be cited as the...

39-71-4002. Purpose and intent - 39-71-4002. Purpose and intent. The purpose of this part is...

39-71-4003. Definitions - 39-71-4003. Definitions. As used in this part, the following definitions...

39-71-4004. Catastrophically injured worker's travel assistance program -- rulemaking authority - 39-71-4004. Catastrophically injured worker's travel assistance program -- rulemaking authority....

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