(1) In order to participate in ESRD, the claimant applying for benefits must:
- (a) have medical verification of end-stage renal disease from a licensed physician who is board eligible or certified in nephrology or a related specialty;
- (b) be on dialysis or have received a kidney transplant;
- (c) be a resident of the state of Montana; and
- (d) participate in medicare part A and part B or have written documentation from the social security administration that the claimant is not eligible for social security benefits
Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 50-44-102 and 53-6-202, MCA
Implementing statute(s): Sec. 50-44-102 and 53-6-202, MCA
History: NEW, 1984 MAR p. 41, Eff. 1/13/84; AMD, 1987 MAR p. 1790, Eff. 10/16/87; TRANS & AMD, from DHES, 2000 MAR p. 1660, Eff. 6/30/00.