- (1) Functional improvement status must consist of objective medical findings of the claimant’s functional status, and document the effect of interventions (positive, neutral, or negative) on functional goals. The functional improvement status can be sufficiently documented on the Medical Status Form. The Montana Utilization and Treatment Guidelines outline the standards for functional improvement.
Authorizing statute(s): 39-71-203, MCA
Implementing statute(s): 39-71-704, 39-71-1036, MCA
History: NEW, 1993 MAR p. 404, Eff. 4/1/93; AMD, 2013 MAR p. 1185, Eff. 7/12/13; AMD, 2024 MAR p. 1066, 5/11/24; AMD, 2026 MAR, Notice No. 2025-110, Eff. 1/10/26.