Montana Statutes
§ 33-32-107 — Length Of Prior Authorization
Montana·Title 33 INSURANCE AND INSURANCE COMPANIES·Ch. 32 HEALTH UTILIZATION REVIEW·Part 1 General Provisions
33-32-107 . Length of prior authorization.
(1)A certification by a utilization review organization approving health care services is valid for at least 6 months from the date the health care provider receives the certification unless the covered person loses coverage under the applicable health plan or health insurance coverage or unless a shorter duration is warranted by the United States food and drug administration guidance or other patient safety concerns.
(2)A certification by a utilization review organization approving a health care service for treatment of a chronic condition is valid for 12 months, unless a shorter duration is warranted by the United States food and drug administration's guidance or other patient safety concerns.
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Legislative History
En. Sec. 7, Ch. 470, L. 2019; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 274, L. 2025.
Nearby Sections
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§ 33-32-101
Purpose§ 33-32-102
Definitions§ 33-32-103
Utilization Review Plan§ 33-32-104
Preemption By Federal Law§ 33-32-105
Application -- Exemptions§ 33-32-107
Length Of Prior Authorization§ 33-32-108
Retroactive Denials Prohibited§ 33-32-109
Biologic Prescriptions For Minors§ 33-32-201
Repealed§ 33-32-203
Repealed§ 33-32-204
Repealed§ 33-32-206
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