Rule 24.40.805 - CLAIMANT AGENT DESIGNATION(1) A claimant may designate another person to serve as the claimant's agent and handle the claim on the claimant's behalf. To designate an agent, a claimant must complete an agent designation form either through the online portal or by contacting the department by mail or phone to request a form. The agent designation form specifies the limits of the agent's authority and the time period covered by the designation.(2) Unless the claimant indicates otherwise on the agent designation form, the agent may do the following on behalf of the claimant: (a) file a new claim, reactivate an inactive claim, or file a continued claim;(b) provide information to the department and respond to department requests for information; and (c) request a redetermination or appeal of a determination of benefit eligibility.(3) Claimant may change, revoke, or renew the agent's designation at any time by notifying the department in writing either through the online portal or through the mail.(4) An agent designation expires after one year from the date of the designation or when a new claim is filed, whichever occurs first.Mont. Admin. r. 24.40.805
NEW, 2024 MAR p. 1458, Eff. 7/1/2024AUTH: 39-51-301, 39-51-302, MCA; IMP: 39-51-3201, MCA