1. (1) An insurer may suspend compensation payments under 39-71-607 , MCA, for not more than 30 days pending the receipt of medical information, if:

   1. (a) the insurer submits to the department a detailed written statement indicating that the insurer is having difficulty in receiving medical information relating to a claimant's condition;
   2. (b) the department approves a suspension of compensation payments for not more than 30 days pending the receipt of medical information; and
   3. (c) after the department approves the suspension of payments, the insurer notifies the claimant in writing that biweekly payments are being suspended pending the receipt of medical information. A copy of the notification shall be furnished to the department.

Authorizing statute(s): 39-71-607, MCA

Implementing statute(s): 39-71-607, MCA

History: NEW, Eff. 1/3/76; AMD, 2024 MAR p. 1457, Eff. 7/1/24.