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MT Code § 52-3-115 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 52. Family Services|Chapter 3. Adult Services|Part 1. Problems of Aging|52-3-115. Older Montanans trust fund

  52-3-115. Older Montanans trust fund. (1) There is an older Montanans trust fund within the permanent fund type. The trust fund is subject to legislative transfer and appropriation as provided in this section.   (2) The money in the fund may be used to create new, innovative services or to expand existing services for the benefit of Montana residents 60 years of age or older that will enable those Montanans to live an independent lifestyle in the least restrictive setting and will promote the dignity of and respect for those Montanans. The interest and income produced by the trust fund and appropriated to the department by the legislature is intended to increase services referred to in this subsection and not to supplant other sources of revenue for those programs in the trended traditional level, as used in 53-6-1201, of appropriations for those services.   (3) The department may accept contributions and gifts for the trust fund in money or other forms, and when accepted, the contributions and gifts must be deposited in the trust fund.   (4) Interest and income earned on money in the trust fund must be retained within the fund.   (5) Ninety percent of the interest earned on the trust fund may be appropriated for the programs specified in subsection (2).   (6) The department shall provide to the legislature a biennial report of the expenditures of the money appropriated from the older Montanans trust fund as provided in 5-11-210.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 482, L. 2007; amd. Sec. 31, Ch. 489, L. 2009; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 312, L. 2011; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 375, L. 2017; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 393, L. 2019.
MT Code § 52-3-201 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 52. Family Services|Chapter 3. Adult Services|Part 2. Protective Services|52-3-201. Short title

  52-3-201. Short title. This part may be cited as the "Protective Services Act for Aged Persons or Disabled Adults".   History: En. 71-1914 by Sec. 1, Ch. 232, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 71-1914; Sec. 53-5-201, MCA 1989; redes. 52-3-201 by Code Commissioner, 1991.
MT Code § 52-3-202 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 52. Family Services|Chapter 3. Adult Services|Part 2. Protective Services|52-3-202. Definitions

  52-3-202. Definitions. As used in this part, the following definitions apply:   (1) "Aged person" means an aged person as defined by the department.   (2) "Department" means the department of public health and human services provided for in 2-15-2201.   (3) "Disabled adult" means a person 18 years of age or older who is defined by the department as disabled or who is a person with developmental disabilities, as defined in 53-20-102.   (4) "Protective services" means assistance to an aged person or disabled adult in obtaining the services offered by the department.   History: En. 71-1915 by Sec. 2, Ch. 232, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 71-1915; amd. Sec. 11, Ch. 609, L. 1987; Sec. 53-5-202, MCA 1989; redes. 52-3-202 by Code Commissioner, 1991; amd. Sec. 21, Ch. 255, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 465, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 357, Ch. 546, L. 1995.
MT Code § 52-3-203 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 52. Family Services|Chapter 3. Adult Services|Part 2. Protective Services|52-3-203. Purpose

  52-3-203. Purpose. To ensure that aged persons or disabled adults in the state be afforded the opportunity to receive protective services and to implement certain provisions of the federal government's Title XX, Social Services Amendments of 1972, this legislature declares the department to be recognized as the public agency responsible for providing those services.   History: En. 71-1916 by Sec. 3, Ch. 232, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 71-1916; Sec. 53-5-203, MCA 1989; redes. 52-3-203 by Code Commissioner, 1991.
MT Code § 52-3-204 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 52. Family Services|Chapter 3. Adult Services|Part 2. Protective Services|52-3-204. Duties of department

  52-3-204. Duties of department. The department shall be responsible for acting on requests for protective services from aged persons or disabled adults or from relatives, friends, or other reputable persons requesting those services on behalf of an aged person or disabled adult.   History: En. 71-1917 by Sec. 4, Ch. 232, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 71-1917; Sec. 53-5-204, MCA 1989; redes. 52-3-204 by Code Commissioner, 1991.
MT Code § 52-3-205 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 52. Family Services|Chapter 3. Adult Services|Part 2. Protective Services|52-3-205. Departmental authority

  52-3-205. Departmental authority. The department may implement a program for protective services by establishing appropriate rules which are not inconsistent with the department's activities.   History: En. 71-1918 by Sec. 5, Ch. 232, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 71-1918; Sec. 53-5-205, MCA 1989; redes. 52-3-205 by Code Commissioner, 1991.
MT Code § 52-3-206 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 52. Family Services|Chapter 3. Adult Services|Part 2. Protective Services|52-3-206. Annual reports

  52-3-206. Annual reports. The department shall make annual reports on the number of people served by this part and the type of protective services made available to the aged persons and disabled adults of Montana.   History: En. 71-1919 by Sec. 6, Ch. 232, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 71-1919; Sec. 53-5-206, MCA 1989; redes. 52-3-206 by Code Commissioner, 1991.
MT Code § 52-3-207 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 52. Family Services|Chapter 3. Adult Services|Part 2. Protective Services|52-3-207. Protective services not creating guardianship or conservatorship

  52-3-207. Protective services not creating guardianship or conservatorship. (1) The provision of protective services does not create a guardianship or conservatorship relationship between the department and the aged person or disabled adult unless a guardianship or conservatorship is created in accordance with the requirements of Title 72, chapter 5, part 3 or 4.   (2) The department may not provide protective services that impose a legal limitation or restriction on an aged person or a disabled adult:   (a) except emergency protective services provided under 52-3-804; or   (b) unless the department has been appointed legal guardian or conservator for that person under the provisions of Title 72, chapter 5, part 3 or 4.   History: En. Sec. 7, Ch. 343, L. 1981; Sec. 53-5-207, MCA 1989; redes. 52-3-207 by Code Commissioner, 1991; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 465, L. 1995.
MT Code § 52-3-301 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 52. Family Services|Chapter 3. Adult Services|Part 3. Adult Foster Family Care (Repealed)|52-3-301. Repealed

  52-3-301. Repealed. Sec. 15, Ch. 366, L. 1995.   History: En. 71-2303 by Sec. 1, Ch. 364, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 71-2303; Sec. 53-5-301, MCA 1989; redes. 52-3-301 by Code Commissioner, 1991.
MT Code § 52-3-302 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 52. Family Services|Chapter 3. Adult Services|Part 3. Adult Foster Family Care (Repealed)|52-3-302. Repealed

  52-3-302. Repealed. Sec. 15, Ch. 366, L. 1995.   History: En. 71-2304 by Sec. 2, Ch. 364, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 40, Ch. 37, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 71-2304; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 665, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 11, Ch. 609, L. 1987; Sec. 53-5-302, MCA 1989; redes. 52-3-302 by Code Commissioner, 1991.
MT Code § 52-3-303 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 52. Family Services|Chapter 3. Adult Services|Part 3. Adult Foster Family Care (Repealed)|52-3-303. Repealed

  52-3-303. Repealed. Sec. 15, Ch. 366, L. 1995.   History: En. 71-2305 by Sec. 3, Ch. 364, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 71-2305; amd. Sec. 10, Ch. 38, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 665, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 102, L. 1989; Sec. 53-5-303, MCA 1989; redes. 52-3-303 by Code Commissioner, 1991.
MT Code § 52-3-304 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 52. Family Services|Chapter 3. Adult Services|Part 3. Adult Foster Family Care (Repealed)|52-3-304. Repealed

  52-3-304. Repealed. Sec. 15, Ch. 366, L. 1995.   History: En. 71-2306 by Sec. 4, Ch. 364, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 71-2306; amd. Sec. 11, Ch. 38, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 199, L. 1979; Sec. 53-5-304, MCA 1989; redes. 52-3-304 by Code Commissioner, 1991; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 706, L. 1991.
MT Code § 52-3-305 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 52. Family Services|Chapter 3. Adult Services|Part 3. Adult Foster Family Care (Repealed)|52-3-305. Repealed

  52-3-305. Repealed. Sec. 15, Ch. 366, L. 1995.   History: En. 71-2307 by Sec. 5, Ch. 364, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 71-2307; Sec. 53-5-305, MCA 1989; redes. 52-3-305 by Code Commissioner, 1991; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 421, L. 1993.
MT Code § 52-3-306 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 52. Family Services|Chapter 3. Adult Services|Part 3. Adult Foster Family Care (Repealed)|52-3-306. through 52-3-310 reserved

  52-3-306 through 52-3-310 reserved.
MT Code § 52-3-311 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 52. Family Services|Chapter 3. Adult Services|Part 3. Adult Foster Family Care (Repealed)|52-3-311. Repealed

  52-3-311. Repealed. Sec. 15, Ch. 366, L. 1995.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 102, L. 1989; Sec. 53-5-311, MCA 1989; redes. 52-3-311 by Code Commissioner, 1991.
MT Code § 52-3-312 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 52. Family Services|Chapter 3. Adult Services|Part 3. Adult Foster Family Care (Repealed)|52-3-312. Repealed

  52-3-312. Repealed. Sec. 15, Ch. 366, L. 1995.   History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 102, L. 1989; Sec. 53-5-312, MCA 1989; redes. 52-3-312 by Code Commissioner, 1991.
MT Code § 52-3-313 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 52. Family Services|Chapter 3. Adult Services|Part 3. Adult Foster Family Care (Repealed)|52-3-313. Repealed

  52-3-313. Repealed. Sec. 15, Ch. 366, L. 1995.   History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 102, L. 1989; Sec. 53-5-313, MCA 1989; redes. 52-3-313 by Code Commissioner, 1991.
MT Code § 52-3-314 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 52. Family Services|Chapter 3. Adult Services|Part 3. Adult Foster Family Care (Repealed)|52-3-314. Repealed

  52-3-314. Repealed. Sec. 15, Ch. 366, L. 1995.   History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 102, L. 1989; Sec. 53-5-314, MCA 1989; redes. 52-3-314 by Code Commissioner, 1991.
MT Code § 52-3-401 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 52. Family Services|Chapter 3. Adult Services|Part 4. State Plan on Aging|52-3-401. Definitions

  52-3-401. Definitions. As used in this part, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the following definitions apply:   (1) "Department" means the department of public health and human services provided for in 2-15-2201.   (2) "Older Americans Act" means the Older Americans Act of 1965, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 3001, et seq.   (3) "Planning and service area" means a geographic area of the state that is designated for purposes of planning, development, delivery, and overall administration of services under the Older Americans Act.   (4) "Services to the aged" means those services the department administers pursuant to the Older Americans Act.   (5) "State plan" means a plan developed by the department to coordinate and administer delivery of services under the Older Americans Act.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 645, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 11, Ch. 609, L. 1987; Sec. 53-5-601, MCA 1989; redes. 52-3-401 by Code Commissioner, 1991; amd. Sec. 359, Ch. 546, L. 1995.
MT Code § 52-3-402 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 52. Family Services|Chapter 3. Adult Services|Part 4. State Plan on Aging|52-3-402. Purpose

  52-3-402. Purpose. The purpose of this part is to grant the department authority to develop and administer the state plan on aging, to coordinate services to the aged pursuant to the Older Americans Act, and to establish or redesignate planning and service areas pursuant to section 305 of that act. It is the intent of the legislature that the number of planning and service areas be limited so that unnecessary administrative costs are eliminated.   History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 645, L. 1983; Sec. 53-5-602, MCA 1989; redes. 52-3-402 by Code Commissioner, 1991.
MT Code § 52-3-403 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 52. Family Services|Chapter 3. Adult Services|Part 4. State Plan on Aging|52-3-403. Existing planning and service areas grandfathered -- exception

  52-3-403. Existing planning and service areas grandfathered -- exception. The 11 planning and service areas existing on April 27, 1983, are grandfathered in for a period of not less than 4 years. However, the department may accept and consider requests from such existing planning and service areas that the requesting area be divided into two new areas and may grant one request and divide the area into two new areas. If the department grants a request and divides the requesting area into two new areas, this section's grandfather clause applies to the two new areas.   History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 645, L. 1983; Sec. 53-5-603, MCA 1989; redes. 52-3-403 by Code Commissioner, 1991.
MT Code § 52-3-404 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 52. Family Services|Chapter 3. Adult Services|Part 4. State Plan on Aging|52-3-404. State plan on aging

  52-3-404. State plan on aging. The department may administer and develop the state plan on aging.   History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 645, L. 1983; Sec. 53-5-604, MCA 1989; redes. 52-3-404 by Code Commissioner, 1991.
MT Code § 52-3-405 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 52. Family Services|Chapter 3. Adult Services|Part 4. State Plan on Aging|52-3-405. Designation of planning and service areas

  52-3-405. Designation of planning and service areas. (1) On or before October 1, 1983, and every 4 years following, the department shall redesignate the planning and service areas it utilizes for services to the aged.   (2) The department shall fix the number of planning and service areas at no less than 7 and no more than 12.   (3) Planning and service areas shall follow either recognized county boundaries or Indian reservation boundaries, or both.   (4) The department may designate a combination of Indian reservations as a planning and service area for any reservations that have applied to be designated under a consortium supported by their respective tribal governments.   History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 645, L. 1983; Sec. 53-5-605, MCA 1989; redes. 52-3-405 by Code Commissioner, 1991.
MT Code § 52-3-406 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 52. Family Services|Chapter 3. Adult Services|Part 4. State Plan on Aging|52-3-406. Departmental rules

  52-3-406. Departmental rules. The department shall adopt rules to administer and implement this part.   History: En. Sec. 6, Ch. 645, L. 1983; Sec. 53-5-606, MCA 1989; redes. 52-3-406 by Code Commissioner, 1991.
MT Code § 52-3-407 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 52. Family Services|Chapter 3. Adult Services|Part 4. State Plan on Aging|52-3-407. through 52-3-409 reserved

  52-3-407 through 52-3-409 reserved.
MT Code § 52-3-410 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 52. Family Services|Chapter 3. Adult Services|Part 4. State Plan on Aging|52-3-410. Achieving accountability

  52-3-410. Achieving accountability. (1) The department shall achieve accountability in providing quality services in a cost-effective manner by:   (a) establishing goals, responsibilities, and performance expectations for goals in providing services to the aged and to older Montanans as provided in Title 52, chapter 3, parts 1, 4, and 5;   (b) requiring periodic reporting of performance or progress toward stated goals by departmental programs for aging services and area agencies on aging;   (c) establishing a continual process for the evaluation of all functions, the review of the evaluations, and the followup required to correct any deficiencies; and   (d) providing for feedback on the accountability process.   (2) The department shall adopt rules only as necessary to implement the goals, responsibilities, performance expectations, reporting periods, and evaluation process to be followed.   History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 320, L. 2009.
MT Code § 52-3-501 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 52. Family Services|Chapter 3. Adult Services|Part 5. Montana Older Americans Act|52-3-501. Short title

  52-3-501. Short title. This part may be cited as the "Montana Older Americans Act".   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 67, L. 1987; Sec. 53-5-701, MCA 1989; redes. 52-3-501 by Code Commissioner, 1991.
MT Code § 52-3-502 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 52. Family Services|Chapter 3. Adult Services|Part 5. Montana Older Americans Act|52-3-502. Definitions

  52-3-502. Definitions. In this part, the following definitions apply:   (1) "Department" means the department of public health and human services provided for in 2-15-2201.   (2) "Older Montanan" means a resident of this state who is at least 60 years of age.   History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 67, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 64, Ch. 83, L. 1989; Sec. 53-5-702, MCA 1989; redes. 52-3-502 by Code Commissioner, 1991; amd. Sec. 360, Ch. 546, L. 1995.
MT Code § 52-3-503 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 52. Family Services|Chapter 3. Adult Services|Part 5. Montana Older Americans Act|52-3-503. Purpose and policy

  52-3-503. Purpose and policy. (1) The legislature finds that older Montanans constitute a valuable resource of this state and that their competence, experience, and wisdom must be used more effectively for the benefit of all Montanans.   (2) The legislature further finds that a complete range of services is not available in all areas of the state and that many Montanans lack access to the services that are available.   (3) The legislature declares that it is the policy of this state, subject to available funding, to provide a wide range of coordinated services to enable older Montanans to maintain an independent lifestyle, avoid unnecessary institutional care, and live in dignity.   (4) It is the intent of the legislature that available federal, state, regional, and local resources be used to strengthen the economic, social, and general well-being of older Montanans and that the state:   (a) develop appropriate programs for older Montanans;   (b) coordinate and integrate all levels of service, with emphasis on the whole person; and   (c) promote alternative forms of service that will create options for older Montanans.   (5) The legislature declares that it is the policy of the state to ensure accountability, as provided in 52-3-410, in providing quality services in a cost-effective manner.   History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 67, L. 1987; Sec. 53-5-703, MCA 1989; redes. 52-3-503 by Code Commissioner, 1991; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 435, L. 1999; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 320, L. 2009.
MT Code § 52-3-504 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 52. Family Services|Chapter 3. Adult Services|Part 5. Montana Older Americans Act|52-3-504. Services to be provided

  52-3-504. Services to be provided. Subject to available funding, the department, in conjunction with other state, local, and private agencies and organizations, shall identify and may provide for older Montanans, in addition to existing services:   (1) a directory of available services;   (2) transportation that provides access to services;   (3) housing, nutrition, education, homemaker, escort, respite, hospice, and other programs that facilitate self-care;   (4) physical and mental health care, including inpatient and outpatient services, screening, appliances and supplies, and home health care;   (5) placement in adult day care, foster care, personal care, supervisory care, and nursing homes;   (6) protective advocacy and legal programs;   (7) job training, job development, and income maintenance;   (8) adult education; and   (9) training and research in aging.   History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 67, L. 1987; Sec. 53-5-704, MCA 1989; redes. 52-3-504 by Code Commissioner, 1991; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 435, L. 1999.
MT Code § 52-3-505 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 52. Family Services|Chapter 3. Adult Services|Part 5. Montana Older Americans Act|52-3-505. Role of department

  52-3-505. Role of department. The department shall develop a plan to coordinate the services identified in 52-3-504, facilitate cooperation among agencies, avoid duplication, and increase efficiency.   History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 67, L. 1987; Sec. 53-5-705, MCA 1989; redes. 52-3-505 by Code Commissioner, 1991.
MT Code § 52-3-506 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 52. Family Services|Chapter 3. Adult Services|Part 5. Montana Older Americans Act|52-3-506. Coordination with federal legislation

  52-3-506. Coordination with federal legislation. Nothing in this part shall be construed to prevent the department from complying with the rules and regulations promulgated by the U.S. department of health and human services pursuant to the "Older Americans Act of 1965", as amended.   History: En. Sec. 6, Ch. 67, L. 1987; Sec. 53-5-706, MCA 1989; redes. 52-3-506 by Code Commissioner, 1991.
MT Code § 52-3-601 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 52. Family Services|Chapter 3. Adult Services|Part 6. Ombudsman Services|52-3-601. Purpose

  52-3-601. Purpose. The legislature finds that many disabled and elderly Montana citizens reside in long-term care facilities in Montana and because of their isolated and vulnerable condition are dependent on others for care and protection. It is the intent of the legislature that, contingent on receipt of federal funds for the purpose, the office of legal and long-term care ombudsman services:   (1) monitor the quality of care and life for residents of long-term care facilities;   (2) develop and coordinate legal services for elderly citizens; and   (3) through necessary investigations, reports, and corrective action, ensure that a good quality of care and life be maintained for residents of long-term care facilities.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 223, L. 1987; Sec. 53-5-801, MCA 1989; redes. 52-3-601 by Code Commissioner, 1991.
MT Code § 52-3-602 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 52. Family Services|Chapter 3. Adult Services|Part 6. Ombudsman Services|52-3-602. Definitions

  52-3-602. Definitions. In this part, the following definitions apply:   (1) "Local ombudsman" means a person officially designated by the long-term care ombudsman to act as the long-term care ombudsman's local representative.   (2) "Long-term care facility" means a facility or part of a facility that provides skilled nursing care, intermediate nursing care, or personal care, as these terms are defined in 50-5-101.   (3) "Long-term care ombudsman" means the individual appointed under 42 U.S.C. 3027(a)(12) to fulfill the federal requirement that the state provide an advocate for residents of long-term care facilities.   History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 223, L. 1987; Sec. 53-5-802, MCA 1989; redes. 52-3-602 by Code Commissioner, 1991; amd. Sec. 1900, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
MT Code § 52-3-603 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 52. Family Services|Chapter 3. Adult Services|Part 6. Ombudsman Services|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.   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.