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MT Code § 39-71-2615 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 39. Labor|Chapter 71. Workers' Compensation|Part 26. Self-Insurers Guaranty Fund|39-71-2615. Initial fee -- assessment

  39-71-2615. Initial fee -- assessment. (1) A private self-insurer shall pay to the fund an initial fee of $1,000 upon becoming a member. Thereafter, a member's financial obligation to the fund must be established by assessment as provided in subsection (2).   (2) (a) The fund may assess each of its members a pro rata share of the amount necessary to carry out the purposes of this part. However, the total annual assessments in any calendar year may not exceed 5% of the following benefits paid by each member during the preceding calendar year:   (i) compensation benefits; and   (ii) except for medical benefits in excess of $200,000 for each occurrence that are exempt from assessment, the total medical benefits paid for medical treatment rendered to an injured worker, including hospital treatment and prescription drugs.   (b) Funds obtained by assessment pursuant to this subsection may be used only for the purposes of this part.   (3) A former member is liable for assessments made by the fund in any year following the date the member's status as a private self-insurer is terminated, whether the termination is by action of the private self-insurer or the department. A former member's assessment must be based on the benefits paid during the last calendar year immediately preceding the annual assessment.   (4) The board shall certify to the department the collection and receipt of assessments, noting any delinquencies. The board shall take appropriate action to collect a delinquent assessment.   History: En. Sec. 8, Ch. 244, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 15, Ch. 555, L. 1993; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 68, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 226, L. 2003.
MT Code § 39-71-2616 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 39. Labor|Chapter 71. Workers' Compensation|Part 26. Self-Insurers Guaranty Fund|39-71-2616. Reimbursement for obligations paid and assumed

  39-71-2616. Reimbursement for obligations paid and assumed. (1) The fund shall obtain reimbursement from an insolvent private self-insurer up to the amount of the insolvent private self-insurer's workers' compensation obligations paid and assumed by the fund. This includes reimbursement for reasonable administrative and legal costs.   (2) This right, as subrogee of any claimants in any action to collect against the private self-insurer as the debtor, includes but is not limited to a right to a claim for wages and other necessities of life advanced to any claimants.   (3) The fund may obtain from the security deposit or proceeds of other workers' compensation insurance of an insolvent private self-insurer the amount of the insolvent private self-insurer's compensation obligations, including reasonable administrative and legal costs, paid or assumed by the fund.   (4) The fund may bring an action against any other insurance carrier and person to recover compensation paid and liability assumed by the fund, including but not limited to:   (a) any excess insurance carrier of the private self-insurer; and   (b) any person whose negligence or breach of any obligation contributed to any underestimation of the private self-insurer's total accrual of liability as reported to the department.   History: En. Sec. 9, Ch. 244, L. 1989.
MT Code § 39-71-2617 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 39. Labor|Chapter 71. Workers' Compensation|Part 26. Self-Insurers Guaranty Fund|39-71-2617. Tax exemption

  39-71-2617. Tax exemption. The fund is exempt from payment of all fees and taxes levied by this state or by any city, county, or other political subdivision, except taxes levied on real or personal property.   History: En. Sec. 10, Ch. 244, L. 1989.
MT Code § 39-71-2618 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 39. Labor|Chapter 71. Workers' Compensation|Part 26. Self-Insurers Guaranty Fund|39-71-2618. Immunity

  39-71-2618. Immunity. There is no liability on the part of, and no claim for relief of any nature may arise against, any member, the fund, its agents or employees, or the board for any action taken by them in the performance of their powers and duties under this part.   History: En. Sec. 11, Ch. 244, L. 1989.
MT Code § 39-71-2619 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 39. Labor|Chapter 71. Workers' Compensation|Part 26. Self-Insurers Guaranty Fund|39-71-2619. Notification of insolvency by private self-insurer

  39-71-2619. Notification of insolvency by private self-insurer. As a condition of the privilege to self-insure pursuant to Title 39, chapter 71, part 21, a private self-insurer shall agree in writing to notify the department and the fund within 24 hours of the filing of any bankruptcy or determination of insolvency relating to that private self-insurer.   History: En. Sec. 12, Ch. 244, L. 1989.
MT Code § 39-71-2620 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 39. Labor|Chapter 71. Workers' Compensation|Part 26. Self-Insurers Guaranty Fund|39-71-2620. Audit requirement

  39-71-2620. Audit requirement. Biannually or within 6 months after the close of any fiscal year in which the fund has assumed the workers' compensation obligations of an insolvent private self-insurer, the fund shall:   (1) contract for an independent certified audit of the financial activities of the fund; and   (2) report on the financial status of the fund to the department and to fund members.   History: En. Sec. 13, Ch. 244, L. 1989.
MT Code § 39-71-2902 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 39. Labor|Chapter 71. Workers' Compensation|Part 29. Workers' Compensation Judge|39-71-2902. Operating expenses

  39-71-2902. Operating expenses. The workers' compensation judge may employ such employees as may be required to carry out the duties under this part. All expenditures of the workers' compensation judge, including but not limited to salaries, traveling expenses, office rent, office equipment, and supplies, shall be paid out of the workers' compensation administration fund.   History: En. 92-851 by Sec. 5, Ch. 537, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 92-851.
MT Code § 39-71-2903 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 39. Labor|Chapter 71. Workers' Compensation|Part 29. Workers' Compensation Judge|39-71-2903. Administrative procedure act and rules of evidence applicable

  39-71-2903. Administrative procedure act and rules of evidence applicable. All proceedings and hearings before the workers' compensation judge shall be in accordance with the appropriate provisions of the Montana Administrative Procedure Act. The workers' compensation judge is bound by common law and statutory rules of evidence.   History: En. 92-852 by Sec. 6, Ch. 537, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 92-852(1); amd. Sec. 59, Ch. 464, L. 1987.
MT Code § 39-71-2904 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 39. Labor|Chapter 71. Workers' Compensation|Part 29. Workers' Compensation Judge|39-71-2904. Direct appeal to supreme court

  39-71-2904. Direct appeal to supreme court. Notwithstanding 2-4-701 through 2-4-704, an appeal from a final decision of the workers' compensation judge shall be filed directly with the supreme court of Montana in the manner provided by law for appeals from the district court in civil cases.   History: En. 92-852 by Sec. 6, Ch. 537, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 92-852(2).
MT Code § 39-71-2905 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 39. Labor|Chapter 71. Workers' Compensation|Part 29. Workers' Compensation Judge|39-71-2905. Petition to workers' compensation judge -- time limit on filing

  39-71-2905. Petition to workers' compensation judge -- time limit on filing. (1) If a claimant, an insurer, an employer alleged to be an uninsured employer, or the uninsured employers' fund has a dispute concerning any benefits under this chapter, it may petition the workers' compensation judge for a determination of the dispute after satisfying dispute resolution requirements otherwise provided in this chapter. In addition, the district court that has jurisdiction over a pending action under 39-71-515 may request the workers' compensation judge to determine the amount of recoverable damages due to the employee. The judge, after a hearing, shall make a determination of the dispute in accordance with the law as set forth in this chapter. If the dispute relates to benefits due to a claimant under this chapter, the judge shall fix and determine any benefits to be paid and specify the manner of payment. After parties have satisfied dispute resolution requirements provided elsewhere in this chapter, the workers' compensation judge has exclusive jurisdiction to make determinations concerning disputes under this chapter, except as provided in 39-71-317 and 39-71-516. The penalties and assessments allowed against an insurer under this chapter are the exclusive penalties and assessments that can be assessed by the workers' compensation judge against an insurer for disputes arising under this chapter.   (2) A petition for a hearing before the workers' compensation judge must be filed within 2 years after benefits are denied.   History: En. 92-848 by Sec. 2, Ch. 537, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 92-848(1); amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 63, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 11, Ch. 601, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 60, Ch. 464, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 21, Ch. 516, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 29, Ch. 276, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 24, Ch. 112, L. 2009.
MT Code § 39-71-2906 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 39. Labor|Chapter 71. Workers' Compensation|Part 29. Workers' Compensation Judge|39-71-2906. Repealed

  39-71-2906. Repealed. Sec. 68, Ch. 464, L. 1987.   History: En. 92-848 by Sec. 2, Ch. 537, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 92-848(2).
MT Code § 39-71-2907 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 39. Labor|Chapter 71. Workers' Compensation|Part 29. Workers' Compensation Judge|39-71-2907. Increase in award for unreasonable delay or refusal to pay

  39-71-2907. Increase in award for unreasonable delay or refusal to pay. (1) The workers' compensation judge may increase by 20% the full amount of benefits due a claimant during the period of delay or refusal to pay, when:   (a) the insurer agrees to pay benefits but unreasonably delays or refuses to make the agreed-upon payments to the claimant; or   (b) prior or subsequent to the issuance of an order by the workers' compensation judge granting a claimant benefits, the insurer unreasonably delays or refuses to make the payments.   (2) The question of unreasonable delay or refusal shall be determined by the workers' compensation judge, and such a finding constitutes good cause to rescind, alter, or amend any order, decision, or award previously made in the cause for the purpose of making the increase provided herein.   (3) A finding of unreasonableness under this section does not constitute a finding that the insurer acted in bad faith or violated the unfair trade practices provisions of Title 33, chapter 18.   History: En. 92-849 by Sec. 3, Ch. 537, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 92-849; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 63, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 61, Ch. 464, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 174, L. 1991.
MT Code § 39-71-2908 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 39. Labor|Chapter 71. Workers' Compensation|Part 29. Workers' Compensation Judge|39-71-2908. Repealed

  39-71-2908. Repealed. Sec. 68, Ch. 464, L. 1987.   History: En. 92-848 by Sec. 2, Ch. 537, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 92-848(3).
MT Code § 39-71-2909 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 39. Labor|Chapter 71. Workers' Compensation|Part 29. Workers' Compensation Judge|39-71-2909. Authority to review, diminish, or increase awards

  39-71-2909. Authority to review, diminish, or increase awards. The judge may, upon the petition of a claimant or an insurer that the disability of the claimant has changed or that the claimant received benefits through fraud or deception, review, diminish, or increase, in accordance with the law on benefits as set forth in chapter 71 of this title, any benefits previously awarded by the judge. An insurer's petition alleging that the claimant received benefits through fraud or deception must be filed within 2 years after the insurer discovers the fraud or deception.   History: En. 92-848 by Sec. 2, Ch. 537, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 92-848(4); amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 63, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 62, Ch. 464, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 235, L. 1995.
MT Code § 39-71-2910 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 39. Labor|Chapter 71. Workers' Compensation|Part 29. Workers' Compensation Judge|39-71-2910. Stay pending posttrial motions and appeal

  39-71-2910. Stay pending posttrial motions and appeal. (1) Upon the filing of a judgment or order of the workers' compensation judge, a party may apply to the workers' compensation judge, upon notice or ex parte, for a stay of execution of the judgment or order. The stay may be for a period of time and be under conditions that the judge considers proper. A stay of execution under this subsection may not extend for more than 30 days following the judge's disposition of posttrial motions.   (2) The appellant may request of the workers' compensation judge or the supreme court, upon service of a notice of appeal, a stay of execution of the judgment or order pending resolution of the appeal. The appellant may request a stay by presenting a supersedeas bond to the workers' compensation judge and obtaining the approval of the bond. The bond must have two sufficient sureties or a corporate surety as authorized by law. A court granting a stay may waive the bond requirement. The procedure for requesting a stay and posting a supersedeas bond must be the same as the procedure in Rule 22, Montana Rules of Appellate Procedure.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 74, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 1551, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
MT Code § 39-71-2911 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 39. Labor|Chapter 71. Workers' Compensation|Part 29. Workers' Compensation Judge|39-71-2911. Stay pending determination by district court

  39-71-2911. Stay pending determination by district court. Upon a motion and filing of an affidavit by either party and after a hearing, the workers' compensation judge may grant a stay of proceedings in the workers' compensation court if a criminal action involving workers' compensation insurance fraud by a claimant has been filed in district court.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 243, L. 1995.
MT Code § 39-71-2912 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 39. Labor|Chapter 71. Workers' Compensation|Part 29. Workers' Compensation Judge|39-71-2912. and 39-71-2913 reserved

  39-71-2912 and 39-71-2913 reserved.
MT Code § 39-71-2914 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 39. Labor|Chapter 71. Workers' Compensation|Part 29. Workers' Compensation Judge|39-71-2914. Signing of petitions, pleadings, motions, and other papers -- requirements -- sanctions

  39-71-2914. Signing of petitions, pleadings, motions, and other papers -- requirements -- sanctions. (1) Every petition, pleading, motion, or other paper of a party appearing before the workers' compensation court and represented by an attorney must be signed by at least one attorney of record in the attorney's individual name. The signer's address also must be stated.   (2) A party who is not represented by an attorney shall sign the party's petition, pleading, motion, or other paper and state the party's address.   (3) The signature of an attorney or party constitutes a certificate by the attorney or party that:   (a) the attorney or party has read the petition, pleading, motion, or other paper;   (b) to the best of the attorney's or party's knowledge, information, and belief formed after reasonable inquiry, it is well grounded in fact;   (c) it is warranted by existing law or by a good faith argument for the extension, modification, or reversal of existing law; and   (d) it is not interposed for any improper purpose, such as to harass or to cause unnecessary delay or needless increase in the cost of litigation.   (4) If a petition, pleading, motion, or other paper is signed in violation of this section, the court, upon motion or upon its own initiative, shall impose an appropriate sanction upon the person who signed it, a represented party, or both. The sanction may include an order to pay to the other party or parties the amount of the reasonable expense incurred because of the filing of the petition, pleading, motion, or other paper, including reasonable attorney fees.   History: En. Sec. 63, Ch. 464, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 1552, Ch. 56, L. 2009.
MT Code § 39-71-4001 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 39. Labor|Chapter 71. Workers' Compensation|Part 40. Catastrophically Injured Worker's Travel Assistance Act|39-71-4001. Short title

  39-71-4001. Short title. This part may be cited as the "Catastrophically Injured Worker's Travel Assistance Act".   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 345, L. 2005.
MT Code § 39-71-4002 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 39. Labor|Chapter 71. Workers' Compensation|Part 40. Catastrophically Injured Worker's Travel Assistance Act|39-71-4002. Purpose and intent

  39-71-4002. Purpose and intent. The purpose of this part is to assist catastrophically injured workers and their families by providing that funds raised by community service organizations may be matched with funds from insurers to help the workers and their families defray the costs of travel and lodging expenses incurred by family members or, if a family member is unavailable, by a person designated by the injured worker or approved by the insurer when traveling to be with the worker.   History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 345, L. 2005.
MT Code § 39-71-4003 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 39. Labor|Chapter 71. Workers' Compensation|Part 40. Catastrophically Injured Worker's Travel Assistance Act|39-71-4003. Definitions

  39-71-4003. Definitions. As used in this part, the following definitions apply:   (1) "Catastrophically injured" means a physical injury or occupational disease incurred by a worker to the extent that treatment for the injury or occupational disease:   (a) requires inpatient care for at least 21 consecutive days in a hospital or rehabilitation center that is in Montana but that is more than 100 miles from the worker's place of residence; or   (b) requires inpatient care for at least 21 consecutive days in a hospital or rehabilitation center that is located outside Montana; and   (c) occurs within 90 days of the accident or events causing the worker to be catastrophically injured.   (2) "Community service organization" means a community-based, nonprofit, tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code that raises money to assist the catastrophically injured worker.   (3) "Worker" has the meaning as provided in 39-71-118.   History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 345, L. 2005.
MT Code § 39-71-4004 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 39. Labor|Chapter 71. Workers' Compensation|Part 40. Catastrophically Injured Worker's Travel Assistance Act|39-71-4004. Catastrophically injured worker's travel assistance program -- rulemaking authority

  39-71-4004. Catastrophically injured worker's travel assistance program -- rulemaking authority. (1) Pursuant to subsection (3), the department of labor and industry shall establish criteria to certify that the funds raised by community service organizations are eligible for matching funds from an insurer.   (2) Money raised by community service organizations to pay travel expenses for a catastrophically injured worker pursuant to this section may not be used by community service organizations to require matching funds by an insurer in an amount greater than $2,500 for each catastrophic injury.   (3) The department shall adopt rules to administer 39-71-704 and this section.   History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 345, L. 2005.
MT Code § 39-72-101 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 39. Labor|Chapter 72. Occupational Disease Act of Montana (Repealed)|Part 1. General Provisions (Repealed)|39-72-101. Repealed

  39-72-101. Repealed. Sec. 38, Ch. 416, L. 2005.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 155, L. 1959; R.C.M. 1947, 92-1301; amd. Sec. 84, Ch. 397, L. 1979.
MT Code § 39-72-102 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 39. Labor|Chapter 72. Occupational Disease Act of Montana (Repealed)|Part 1. General Provisions (Repealed)|39-72-102. Repealed

  39-72-102. Repealed. Sec. 38, Ch. 416, L. 2005.   History: (1) thru (10), (12) thru (17)En. 92-1303.1 by Sec. 1, Ch. 208, L. 1977; Sec. 92-1303.1, R.C.M. 1947; (11)En. Sec. 4, Ch. 155, L. 1959; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 95, L. 1965; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 41, L. 1971; Sec. 92-1304, R.C.M. 1947; R.C.M. 1947, 92-1303.1, 92-1304; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 104, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 85, Ch. 397, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 64, Ch. 464, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 64, Ch. 613, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 8, Ch. 480, L. 1991.
MT Code § 39-72-103 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 39. Labor|Chapter 72. Occupational Disease Act of Montana (Repealed)|Part 1. General Provisions (Repealed)|39-72-103. Repealed

  39-72-103. Repealed. Sec. 38, Ch. 416, L. 2005.   History: En. Sec. 67, Ch. 155, L. 1959; R.C.M. 1947, 92-1367.
MT Code § 39-72-104 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 39. Labor|Chapter 72. Occupational Disease Act of Montana (Repealed)|Part 1. General Provisions (Repealed)|39-72-104. Repealed

  39-72-104. Repealed. Sec. 68, Ch. 464, L. 1987.   History: En. Sec. 68, Ch. 155, L. 1959; R.C.M. 1947, 92-1368.
MT Code § 39-72-201 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 39. Labor|Chapter 72. Occupational Disease Act of Montana (Repealed)|Part 2. Administrative Provisions (Repealed)|39-72-201. Repealed

  39-72-201. Repealed. Sec. 38, Ch. 416, L. 2005.   History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 155, L. 1959; amd. Sec. 188, Ch. 147, L. 1963; amd. Sec. 43, Ch. 182, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 92-1302; amd. Sec. 37, Ch. 613, L. 1989.
MT Code § 39-72-202 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 39. Labor|Chapter 72. Occupational Disease Act of Montana (Repealed)|Part 2. Administrative Provisions (Repealed)|39-72-202. Repealed

  39-72-202. Repealed. Sec. 38, Ch. 416, L. 2005.   History: En. Sec. 52, Ch. 155, L. 1959; amd. Sec. 24, Ch. 208, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 92-1352; amd. Sec. 64, Ch. 613, L. 1989.
MT Code § 39-72-203 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 39. Labor|Chapter 72. Occupational Disease Act of Montana (Repealed)|Part 2. Administrative Provisions (Repealed)|39-72-203. Repealed

  39-72-203. Repealed. Sec. 38, Ch. 416, L. 2005.   History: En. Sec. 45, Ch. 155, L. 1959; R.C.M. 1947, 92-1345; amd. Sec. 64, Ch. 613, L. 1989.
MT Code § 39-72-204 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 39. Labor|Chapter 72. Occupational Disease Act of Montana (Repealed)|Part 2. Administrative Provisions (Repealed)|39-72-204. Repealed

  39-72-204. Repealed. Sec. 38, Ch. 416, L. 2005.   History: En. Sec. 46, Ch. 155, L. 1959; amd. Sec. 23, Ch. 208, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 92-1346; amd. Sec. 64, Ch. 613, L. 1989.
MT Code § 39-72-205 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 39. Labor|Chapter 72. Occupational Disease Act of Montana (Repealed)|Part 2. Administrative Provisions (Repealed)|39-72-205. Repealed

  39-72-205. Repealed. Sec. 19, Ch. 104, L. 1979.   History: En. Sec. 58, Ch. 155, L. 1959; amd. Sec. 173, Ch. 147, L. 1963; amd. Sec. 25, Ch. 208, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 92-1358.
MT Code § 39-72-206 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 39. Labor|Chapter 72. Occupational Disease Act of Montana (Repealed)|Part 2. Administrative Provisions (Repealed)|39-72-206. Repealed

  39-72-206. Repealed. Sec. 38, Ch. 416, L. 2005.   History: En. Sec. 43, Ch. 155, L. 1959; amd. Sec. 189, Ch. 147, L. 1963; amd. Sec. 22, Ch. 208, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 92-1343; amd. Sec. 64, Ch. 613, L. 1989.
MT Code § 39-72-301 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 39. Labor|Chapter 72. Occupational Disease Act of Montana (Repealed)|Part 3. Coverage and Liability (Repealed)|39-72-301. Repealed

  39-72-301. Repealed. Sec. 38, Ch. 416, L. 2005.   History: En. Sec. 7, Ch. 155, L. 1959; R.C.M. 1947, 92-1307(part).
MT Code § 39-72-302 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 39. Labor|Chapter 72. Occupational Disease Act of Montana (Repealed)|Part 3. Coverage and Liability (Repealed)|39-72-302. Repealed

  39-72-302. Repealed. Sec. 38, Ch. 416, L. 2005.   History: En. Sec. 66, Ch. 155, L. 1959; R.C.M. 1947, 92-1366.