Montana § 53-21-152 - Department Funding Responsibility
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 53-21-152 — Department Funding Responsibility, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 53-21-152. Department Funding Responsibility
Department funding responsibility. The department shall develop a separate funding category and procedure for payment for services that are court-ordered for a commitment to a community facility or program or course of treatment. However, nothing in this chapter obligates the department to pay for services ordered under 53-21-127 unless the respondent is eligible for mental health services under the public mental health system funded by the department, the service is one that the department has included in its mental health program, and the department determines that the mental health service is medically necessary for the respondent.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 53-21-152
What does Montana Code Annotated § 53-21-152 cover?
Section 53-21-152 ("Department Funding Responsibility") 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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