Montana § 52-3-603 Office Of Legal And Long-Term Care Ombudsman Services

Montana Statutes

§ 52-3-603 — Office Of Legal And Long-Term Care Ombudsman Services

Montana § 52-3-603

Title 52FAMILY SERVICES

Ch. 3ADULT SERVICES

Part 6Ombudsman Services

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Bluebook

Mont. Code Ann. § 52-3-603 (2026).

Text

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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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.

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.