Montana § 33-22-116 - Prohibition On Coverage Of Abortion Services In Qualified Health Plans
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 33-22-116 — Prohibition On Coverage Of Abortion Services In Qualified Health Plans, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 33-22-116. Prohibition On Coverage Of Abortion Services In Qualified Health Plans
Prohibition on coverage of abortion services in qualified health plans. (1) A qualified health plan, as defined by 42 U.S.C. 18021, may not be offered or otherwise made available through a health insurance exchange established in the state pursuant to Public Law 111-148, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, if the plan provides coverage for abortion as defined in 50-20-104 . (2) The prohibition in this section does not apply to a plan that provides coverage for an abortion performed when: (a) the life of the mother is endangered by a physical disorder, physical illness, or physical injury, including a life-endangering physical condition caused by or arising from the pregnancy itself; or (b) the pregnancy is the result of an act of rape or incest.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 33-22-116 ("Prohibition On Coverage Of Abortion Services In Qualified Health Plans") 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.
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