Montana Statutes
§ 52-3-603 — Office Of Legal And Long-Term Care Ombudsman Services
52-3-603 . Office of legal and long-term care ombudsman services. Contingent on receipt of federal funds for the purpose, there is an office of legal and long-term care ombudsman services in the department of public health and human services. As required by the Older Americans Act of 1965, as amended (42 U.S.C. 3001, et seq.), and the regulations adopted pursuant thereto, the office:
(1)serves as an advocate for Montana citizens residing in long-term care facilities, regardless of their age or source of payment for care, to ensure that their rights are protected, that they receive quality care, and that they reside in a safe environment; and
(2)coordinates legal services for the elderly.
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Related
§ 3001
42 U.S.C. § 3001
Legislative History
En. Sec. 3, Ch. 223, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 65, Ch. 83, L. 1989; Sec. 53-5-803 , MCA 1989; redes. 52-3-603 by Code Commissioner, 1991; amd. Sec. 361, Ch. 546, L. 1995.
Nearby Sections
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§ 52-3-102
Grants And Gifts To Department§ 52-3-103
Designation Of Area Agencies§ 52-3-104
Through 52-3-110 Reserved§ 52-3-111
Repealed§ 52-3-112
Through 52-3-114 Reserved§ 52-3-115
Older Montanans Trust Fund§ 52-3-201
Short Title§ 52-3-202
Definitions§ 52-3-203
Purpose§ 52-3-204
Duties Of Department§ 52-3-205
Departmental Authority§ 52-3-206
Annual Reports§ 52-3-301
Repealed