1. (1) Subchapter 31 addresses the reopening of medical benefits terminated by statute for certain claims that occurred on or after July 1, 2011.
2. (2) Nothing in subchapter 31 prohibits an insurer from making voluntary payments for medical benefits that have terminated by statute. An insurer that makes a voluntary payment for a medical benefit that has been terminated by statute must advise the worker in writing that the payment for a medical benefit is made on a voluntary basis and does not create a legal obligation for the insurer to make payment for any other medical benefits.

Authorizing statute(s): 39-71-203, MCA

Implementing statute(s): 39-71-105, 39-71-107, 39-71-704, 39-71-717, MCA

History: NEW, 2016 MAR p. 204, Eff. 2/6/16; AMD, 2024 MAR p. 1066, Eff. 5/11/24.