Montana § 33-2-2208 - Trade Practices
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 33-2-2208 — Trade Practices, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 33-2-2208. Trade Practices
Trade practices. (1) A private air ambulance service subject to this part may not use health status as a reason to: (a) refuse to issue or renew a membership agreement; (b) assess a differing rate or charge for the membership agreement; or (c) exclude a specific individual for a membership agreement issued for a household or other group of individuals. (2) A private air ambulance service subject to this part may not sell, solicit, negotiate, or advertise a membership program in a geographic area for which the private air ambulance does not routinely provide service. (3) Except as provided in subsection (4)(b), if membership coverage of a transport is conditioned on a finding of medical necessity, a qualified medical professional shall render the determination. (4) A membership agreement requirement of medical necessity is satisfied if: (a) the treating physician requesting the transport certifies that the transport is medically necessary; or (b) the member's insurer determines that the transport is medically necessary.
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 33-2-2208
What does Montana Code Annotated § 33-2-2208 cover?
Section 33-2-2208 ("Trade Practices") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Montana § 33-2-2208?
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Is this the official text of Montana law?
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