Montana § 53-2-109 - Recipients To Report Changes In Factors Affecting Eligibility
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 53-2-109 — Recipients To Report Changes In Factors Affecting Eligibility, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 53-2-109. Recipients To Report Changes In Factors Affecting Eligibility
Recipients to report changes in factors affecting eligibility. Recipients of public assistance shall notify the department of any change or anticipated change in income, resources, household composition, or other factor that may affect eligibility for public assistance or the benefit amount within the period of time specified by the department by rule. Failure of the department to verify information provided by the recipient does not absolve the recipient from the obligation to provide accurate information to the department.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 53-2-109
What does Montana Code Annotated § 53-2-109 cover?
Section 53-2-109 ("Recipients To Report Changes In Factors Affecting Eligibility") 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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