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MT Code § 20-25-811 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 20. Education|Chapter 25. University System|Part 8. Medical Education Agreements|20-25-811. Idaho college of osteopathic medicine cooperative medical education program

  20-25-811. Idaho college of osteopathic medicine cooperative medical education program. (1) The legislature directs the office of the commissioner of higher education to negotiate the terms of a memorandum of understanding between the board of regents and the Idaho college of osteopathic medicine that establishes a cooperative medical education program for Montana residents at the college. The memorandum must be submitted to the legislature for approval prior to becoming effective.   (2) Terms for the memorandum of understanding must include:   (a) that the memorandum is not effective until the Idaho college of osteopathic medicine is fully accredited;   (b) that if the college is accredited by July 1, 2022, the program will make up to 10 slots available for Montana residents that fiscal year, with an additional maximum of 10 slots available each additional fiscal year until the program has a total of up to 40 slots for Montana residents;   (c) that students participating in the program are subject to the requirements of 20-25-810; and   (d) that the Montana university system will pay a state support fee equivalent to the established western interstate commission for higher education osteopathic medicine support fee per slot per year.   (3) The preliminary budget submitted by the board of regents pursuant to 17-7-111 must include funding for all available slots authorized under the program starting in fiscal year 2022.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 418, L. 2019.
MT Code § 20-25-901 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 20. Education|Chapter 25. University System|Part 9. Family Education Savings Program|20-25-901. Family education savings program oversight committee -- membership -- powers and duties

  20-25-901. Family education savings program oversight committee -- membership -- powers and duties. (1) There is a family education savings program oversight committee under the authority of the board.   (2) The committee consists of seven members appointed by the governor to staggered 4-year terms. The members must include:   (a) the commissioner of insurance or the commissioner's designee;   (b) the state treasurer or the state treasurer's designee;   (c) the presiding officer of the board or the presiding officer's designee; and   (d) four members of the general public, each of whom possesses knowledge, skill, and experience in accounting, risk management, or investment management or as an actuary.   (3) The committee shall select a presiding officer and a vice presiding officer from among the committee's membership.   (4) A majority of the membership constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business. The committee shall meet at least once a year, with additional meetings called by the presiding officer.   (5) The committee:   (a) shall recommend financial institutions for approval by the board to act as the managers of family education savings accounts pursuant to 15-62-201; and   (b) may submit proposed policies to the board to assist in the implementation and administration of Title 15, chapter 62.   (6) The committee is allocated to the board for administrative purposes only, as prescribed in 2-15-121.   (7) Members of the committee must be compensated as provided in 2-15-124.   (8) The definitions in 15-62-103 apply to this section.   History: En. Sec. 6, Ch. 540, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 53, Ch. 483, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 7, Ch. 566, L. 2003.
MT Code § 20-25-902 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 20. Education|Chapter 25. University System|Part 9. Family Education Savings Program|20-25-902. Board -- powers and duties

  20-25-902. Board -- powers and duties. (1) The board shall:  (a) administer, manage, promote, and market the program;   (b) seek rulings and other guidance relating to the program from the United States department of the treasury and the internal revenue service;   (c) administer the program in compliance with section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code, 26 U.S.C. 529, as amended;   (d) at the board's discretion, charge, impose, and collect administrative fees and service charges pursuant to any agreement, contract, or transaction relating to the program;   (e) if the board determines that contracting for program management will benefit the program, select the financial institution or institutions to act as the program manager pursuant to 15-62-203;   (f) retain professional services, if necessary, including services of accountants, auditors, consultants, and other experts;   (g) adopt policies for the establishment of a maximum total balance that may be held in accounts for a designated beneficiary and for providing adequate safeguards to prevent excess contributions in accordance with section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code, 26 U.S.C. 529, as amended;   (h) adopt procedures as necessary to implement Title 15, chapter 62, including applications for participation in the program;   (i) serve as trustee of the family education savings trust established in 15-62-301;   (j) enter into participation agreements with account owners; and   (k) maintain the program on behalf of the state as required by section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code, 26 U.S.C. 529.   (2) The definitions in 15-62-103 apply to this section.   History: En. Sec. 7, Ch. 540, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 8, Ch. 566, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 549, L. 2005; amd. Sec. 10, Ch. 349, L. 2021; amd. Sec. 49, Ch. 503, L. 2021.
MT Code § 20-25-1001 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 20. Education|Chapter 25. University System|Part 10. Motorcycle Safety Training Program|20-25-1001. Definitions

  20-25-1001. Definitions. As used in this title, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the following definitions apply:   (1) "Instructor of motorcycle safety training" means an instructor approved by the board of regents to instruct motorcycle safety training.   (2) "Motorcycle safety training course" means a course for beginning and experienced motorcycle riders with both classroom and on-road components that has been approved by the board of regents and that is designed to teach motorcyclists how to safely operate their vehicles.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 181, L. 1999.
MT Code § 20-25-1002 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 20. Education|Chapter 25. University System|Part 10. Motorcycle Safety Training Program|20-25-1002. State motorcycle safety account -- proceeds earmarked for account

  20-25-1002. State motorcycle safety account -- proceeds earmarked for account. (1) There is a state motorcycle safety account in the treasury of the state of Montana.   (2) Money collected and accrued from motorcycle safety training courses, motorcycle endorsement fees, motorcycle safety fees, and designated grants or an amount equal to that amount must be deposited in the state motorcycle safety account and must be available to support only approved motorcycle safety training courses, appropriate instructor of motorcycle safety training, and other related motorcycle safety training activities.   History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 181, L. 1999; amd. Sec. 127, Ch. 574, L. 2001.
MT Code § 20-25-1003 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 20. Education|Chapter 25. University System|Part 10. Motorcycle Safety Training Program|20-25-1003. Motorcycle safety promotion

  20-25-1003. Motorcycle safety promotion. In cooperation with other state, local government, and private agencies, the department of justice and the board of regents are encouraged to promote safety and awareness in the use and operation of motorcycles through action appropriate to the agencies' purposes and goals, including advertising and encouraging both publicly and privately offered motorcycle safety training.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 324, L. 1989; Sec. 61-2-401, MCA 1989; redes. 20-7-510 by Sec. 10, Ch. 701, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 181, L. 1999; Sec. 20-7-510, MCA 1997; redes. 20-25-1003 by Sec. 14(2), Ch. 181, L. 1999.
MT Code § 20-25-1004 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 20. Education|Chapter 25. University System|Part 10. Motorcycle Safety Training Program|20-25-1004. Motorcycle safety advisory committee

  20-25-1004. Motorcycle safety advisory committee. (1) There is a motorcycle safety advisory committee. The committee is allocated to the office of the board of regents for administrative purposes.   (2) The purpose of the motorcycle safety advisory committee is to advise the board of regents and the department of justice concerning motorcycle rider safety issues, motorcycle safety training, motorcycle endorsement testing, and other matters relating to motorcycle safety.   (3) The motorcycle safety advisory committee consists of five members. Except as provided in subsection (5)(a), each member must be appointed for a term of 4 years. The committee consists of:   (a) one peace officer appointed by the governor;   (b) one certified instructor of motorcycle safety training, as provided in 20-25-1005, who is appointed by the board of regents;   (c) two motorcycle riders representing motorcycle riding groups, such as the American motorcyclist association or American bikers aiming toward education (ABATE), to be nominated by these groups for appointment by the governor; and   (d) one representative from the department of justice who is appointed by the attorney general.   (4) A member may be removed for cause. If a vacancy occurs, a member must be appointed to fill the unexpired term by the authority that appointed the vacating member.   (5) (a) (i) To allow for staggered membership appointments, the initial terms of two committee members must be for 2 years. These members are:   (A) the peace officer provided for in subsection (3)(a); and   (B) one motorcycle rider, provided for in subsection (3)(c), to be chosen by lot at the organizational meeting.   (ii) The successors for the peace officer and motorcycle rider shall serve 4-year terms.   (b) The first instructor of motorcycle safety training member appointed under subsection (3)(b) need not be certified by the board of regents, but the member must have an instructor of motorcycle safety training certification awarded by a national organization concerned with motorcycle safety.   History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 324, L. 1989; Sec. 61-2-402, MCA 1989; redes. 20-7-511 by Sec. 10, Ch. 701, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 7, Ch. 181, L. 1999; Sec. 20-7-511, MCA 1997; redes. 20-25-1004 by Sec. 14(2), Ch. 181, L. 1999.
MT Code § 20-25-1005 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 20. Education|Chapter 25. University System|Part 10. Motorcycle Safety Training Program|20-25-1005. Standards for motorcycle safety training

  20-25-1005. Standards for motorcycle safety training. The board of regents may establish minimum motorcycle safety training standards, including instruction, courses, and instructor certification for conducting training authorized by 20-25-1006. The standards must be based upon national standards promulgated by the motorcycle safety foundation or a similar organization recognized by the board of regents.   History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 324, L. 1989; Sec. 61-2-403, MCA 1989; redes. 20-7-512 by Sec. 10, Ch. 701, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 8, Ch. 181, L. 1999; Sec. 20-7-512, MCA 1997; redes. 20-25-1005 by Sec. 14(2), Ch. 181, L. 1999.
MT Code § 20-25-1006 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 20. Education|Chapter 25. University System|Part 10. Motorcycle Safety Training Program|20-25-1006. Motorcycle safety training course -- tuition

  20-25-1006. Motorcycle safety training course -- tuition. (1) The board of regents may prescribe tuition rates for the motorcycle safety training courses. The tuition collected must be deposited in the state motorcycle safety account, as provided in 20-25-1002.   (2) The board of regents may delegate authority to a unit of the university system to conduct motorcycle safety training courses and to approve instructors of motorcycle safety training.   (3) State agencies and subdivisions of the state may provide facilities, such as classrooms and outdoor paved areas or other resources, for conducting motorcycle safety training courses.   (4) Subject to the availability of funds, the board of regents may pay for construction, repair, or purchases from the state motorcycle safety account to provide facilities for motorcycle safety training courses.   History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 324, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 701, L. 1991; Sec. 61-2-404, MCA 1989; redes. 20-7-513 by Sec. 10, Ch. 701, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 9, Ch. 181, L. 1999; Sec. 20-7-513, MCA 1997; redes. 20-25-1006 by Sec. 14(2), Ch. 181, L. 1999; amd. Sec. 10, Ch. 307, L. 2001.
MT Code § 20-25-1007 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 20. Education|Chapter 25. University System|Part 10. Motorcycle Safety Training Program|20-25-1007. Repealed

  20-25-1007. Repealed. Sec. 253, Ch. 574, L. 2001.   History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 324, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 12, Ch. 383, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 701, L. 1991; Sec. 61-2-405, MCA 1989; redes. 20-7-514 by Sec. 10, Ch. 701, L. 1991; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 432, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 10, Ch. 181, L. 1999; Sec. 20-7-514, MCA 1997; redes. 20-25-1007 by Sec. 14(2), Ch. 181, L. 1999; amd. Sec. 9, Ch. 409, L. 1999.
MT Code § 20-25-1301 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 20. Education|Chapter 25. University System|Part 13. Group Benefits|20-25-1301. Purpose

  20-25-1301. Purpose. The purpose of this part is to establish the structure by which the Montana university system may develop group benefits plans for employees of the Montana university system and their dependents and to clarify that the plan design and employee premium levels are not mandatory subjects for collective bargaining under Title 39, chapter 31.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 256, L. 1999.
MT Code § 20-25-1302 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 20. Education|Chapter 25. University System|Part 13. Group Benefits|20-25-1302. Definitions

  20-25-1302. Definitions. As used in this part, the following definitions apply:   (1) "Advisory committee" means the Montana university system interunit benefits advisory committee established in 2-15-1530.   (2) "Group benefits" means group hospitalization, health, medical, surgical, disability, life, and other related group benefits provided to employees and dependents of the Montana university system. The term does not include casualty insurance, marine insurance, property insurance, surety insurance, and title insurance.   History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 256, L. 1999.
MT Code § 20-25-1303 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 20. Education|Chapter 25. University System|Part 13. Group Benefits|20-25-1303. Duties of commissioner -- group benefits plans and employee premium levels not mandatory subjects for collective bargaining

  20-25-1303. Duties of commissioner -- group benefits plans and employee premium levels not mandatory subjects for collective bargaining. (1) The commissioner shall:  (a) design group benefits plans and establish premium levels for employees;   (b) establish specifications for bids and accept or reject bids for administering group benefits plans;   (c) negotiate and administer contracts for group benefits plans;   (d) prepare an annual report that:   (i) describes the group benefits plans being administered; and   (ii) details the historical and projected program costs and the status of reserve funds; and   (e) adopt policies for the conduct of business of the advisory committee and to carry out the provisions of this part.   (2) (a) Except as provided in subsection (2)(b), the provisions of Title 33 do not apply to the commissioner when exercising the duties provided for in this part.   (b) Group benefit plans designed under this part must include coverage for telehealth services as provided in 33-22-138.   (3) The design or modification of group benefits plans and the establishment of employee premium levels are not mandatory subjects for collective bargaining under Title 39, chapter 31.   History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 256, L. 1999; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 242, L. 2021.
MT Code § 20-25-1304 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 20. Education|Chapter 25. University System|Part 13. Group Benefits|20-25-1304. Functions of advisory committee

  20-25-1304. Functions of advisory committee. (1) The commissioner shall consult with the advisory committee before modifying Montana university system group benefits plans or before adjusting employee premium levels.   (2) The advisory committee shall meet at least semiannually to:   (a) review the existing employee group benefits plans;   (b) review claims experience, projections, and problems;   (c) recommend changes in plan design;   (d) recommend employee premium rates; and   (e) advise the commissioner on employee group benefits matters.   (3) The advisory committee is the exclusive means by which collective bargaining agents may participate in the design or modification of group benefits plans and the establishment of employee premium levels.   History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 256, L. 1999.
MT Code § 20-25-1305 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 20. Education|Chapter 25. University System|Part 13. Group Benefits|20-25-1305. through 20-25-1309 reserved

  20-25-1305 through 20-25-1309 reserved.
MT Code § 20-25-1310 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 20. Education|Chapter 25. University System|Part 13. Group Benefits|20-25-1310. Alternatives to conventional insurance for providing employee group benefits -- requirements

  20-25-1310. Alternatives to conventional insurance for providing employee group benefits -- requirements. (1) The commissioner may establish alternative plans to conventional insurance for providing Montana university system employee group benefits. In developing an alternative plan, the commissioner shall:   (a) maintain an alternative group benefits plan on an actuarially sound basis;   (b) maintain reserves sufficient to liquidate the unrevealed claims liability and other liabilities of an alternative group benefits plan; and   (c) deposit all reserve funds, state contributions, interest earnings, and premiums paid to an alternative group benefits plan. The deposits must be expended for claims under the alternative plan and for costs for administering the alternative plan, including the costs of hiring consultants, actuaries, and auditors.   (2) Prior to implementation of an alternative group benefits plan, the commissioner shall present to the advisory committee evidence upon which the commissioner has concluded that the alternative method is more efficient, less costly, or otherwise superior to contracting for conventional insurance.   History: En. Sec. 6, Ch. 256, L. 1999.
MT Code § 20-25-1311 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 20. Education|Chapter 25. University System|Part 13. Group Benefits|20-25-1311. through 20-25-1314 reserved

  20-25-1311 through 20-25-1314 reserved.
MT Code § 20-25-1315 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 20. Education|Chapter 25. University System|Part 13. Group Benefits|20-25-1315. Legislative findings and purpose

  20-25-1315. Legislative findings and purpose. (1) The legislature finds that:   (a) air ambulance services provide a necessary, and sometimes lifesaving, means of transporting Montanans experiencing health emergencies;   (b) Montanans desire adequate access to air ambulance services;   (c) in many cases the high charges assessed by out-of-network air ambulance services and limited insurer and health plan reimbursements have resulted in Montanans incurring excessive out-of-pocket expenses; and   (d) the federal Airline Deregulation Act preempts states from enacting any law related to a price, route, or service of an air carrier, which is interpreted as applying to air ambulance services.   (2) The purpose of 20-25-1315 through 20-25-1320 is to prevent Montanans from incurring excessive out-of-pocket expenses in out-of-network air ambulance situations in a manner that is not preempted by the Airline Deregulation Act.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 231, L. 2017.
MT Code § 20-25-1317 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 20. Education|Chapter 25. University System|Part 13. Group Benefits|20-25-1317. Disclosures by air ambulance service

  20-25-1317. Disclosures by air ambulance service. An out-of-network nonhospital-controlled air ambulance service must disclose by July 1 of each year any relationships or financial arrangements with health care providers, insurers, or health plans. This includes but is not limited to employment arrangements, ownership interests, first call agreements, and board memberships. This information must be filed with the department of public health and human services and also posted prominently on the commissioner of insurance's website. The air ambulance service must ensure the continued accuracy of this information throughout the year by submitting written updates within 5 days of any changes to the information.   History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 231, L. 2017.
MT Code § 20-25-1318 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 20. Education|Chapter 25. University System|Part 13. Group Benefits|20-25-1318. Independent dispute resolution

  20-25-1318. Independent dispute resolution. (1) If an insurer or health plan and air ambulance service enter into dispute resolution, the procedure in 20-25-1319 is to be used to determine the fair market price of the services that are the subject of the claim.   (2) Payment of the fair market price calculated pursuant to 20-25-1319 constitutes payment in full of the claim.   (3) A determination under this section is not binding on the insurer or health plan and the air ambulance service.   (4) Unless otherwise agreed to by the parties, each party shall:   (a) bear its own attorney fees and costs incurred under the procedure provided in 20-25-1319; and   (b) equally bear all fees and costs of the independent reviewer.   (5) As used in this section, "fair market price" means the value of the services provided as determined by the independent reviewer based on the factors provided in 20-25-1319(6).   History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 231, L. 2017.