Mont. Admin. r. 24.29.1408

Current through Register Vol. 1, January 10, 2025

Rule 24.29.1408 - SUSPENSION ALLOWED

(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:

(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;

(b) the department approves a suspension of compensation payments for not more than 30 days pending the receipt of medical information; and

(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.

Mont. Admin. r. 24.29.1408

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

AUTH: 39-71-607, MCA IMP: 39-71-607, MCA