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2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 4. Children's Services › Part 2. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) -- General Provisions › 53-4-211. Administration of programs funded under temporary assistance for needy families block grant

53-4-211. Administration of programs funded under temporary assistance for needy families block grant.
(1) The department is authorized and is charged with the general administration and supervision of programs funded under the temporary assistance for needy families block grant under the powers, duties, and functions as prescribed in chapter 2 of this title.
(2) The state of Montana shall maintain a fiscal effort equivalent to at least 75% of its historic state expenditures, as defined in 42 U.S.C. 609(a)(7)(B)(iii), governing maintenance of effort necessary to draw down the temporary assistance to needy families block grant.
History: En. Sec. 2, Part 4, Ch. 82, L. 1937; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 156, L. 1951; amd. Sec. 50, Ch. 121, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 71-503(a); amd. Sec. 155, Ch. 370, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 19, Ch. 486, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 341, L. 1999; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 567, L. 1999; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 395, L. 2001.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 4. Children's Services › Part 2. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) -- General Provisions › 53-4-213. Department rules binding

53-4-213. Department rules binding.
All rules of the department made under this part are binding upon the local offices of public assistance.
History: En. Sec. 2, Part 4, Ch. 82, L. 1937; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 156, L. 1951; amd. Sec. 50, Ch. 121, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 71-503(part (e)); amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 38, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 31, Ch. 571, L. 2001.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 4. Children's Services › Part 2. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) -- General Provisions › 53-4-214. Distribution of copies of law and forms by department

53-4-214. Distribution of copies of law and forms by department.
The department shall have printed and shall distribute copies of this part to all local offices of public assistance and shall prescribe the form of and print and supply to the local office of public assistance blanks of applications, reports, and other forms that may be necessary in relation to the administration of public assistance programs.
History: En. Sec. 2, Part 4, Ch. 82, L. 1937; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 156, L. 1951; amd. Sec. 50, Ch. 121, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 71-503(d); amd. Sec. 155, Ch. 370, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 21, Ch. 486, L. 1997; amd. Secs. 21, 42, Ch. 465, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 32, Ch. 571, L. 2001.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 4. Children's Services › Part 2. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) -- General Provisions › 53-4-215. Cooperation with federal government

53-4-215. Cooperation with federal government.
The department shall cooperate with the federal government in matters of mutual concern pertaining to assistance to dependent children, including the adoption of such methods of administration as are found by the federal government to be necessary for the efficient operation of the plan for such assistance.
History: En. Sec. 2, Part 4, Ch. 82, L. 1937; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 156, L. 1951; amd. Sec. 50, Ch. 121, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 71-503(f).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 4. Children's Services › Part 2. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) -- General Provisions › 53-4-216. Repealed

53-4-216. Repealed.
Sec. 32, Ch. 41, L. 2019.
History: En. Sec. 2, Part 4, Ch. 82, L. 1937; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 156, L. 1951; amd. Sec. 50, Ch. 121, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 71-503(g).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 4. Children's Services › Part 2. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) -- General Provisions › 53-4-217. Repealed

53-4-217. Repealed.
Sec. 3, Ch. 370, L. 1989.
History: En. Sec. 2, Part 4, Ch. 82, L. 1937; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 156, L. 1951; amd. Sec. 50, Ch. 121, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 71-503(h).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 4. Children's Services › Part 2. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) -- General Provisions › 53-4-221. State administration

53-4-221. State administration.
The department is responsible for the local administration and supervision of programs funded under the temporary assistance for needy families block grant.
History: En. Sec. 2, Part 4, Ch. 82, L. 1937; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 156, L. 1951; amd. Sec. 50, Ch. 121, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 71-503(b); amd. Sec. 155, Ch. 370, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 22, Ch. 486, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 105, Ch. 114, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 17, Ch. 41, L. 2019.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 4. Children's Services › Part 2. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) -- General Provisions › 53-4-222. County administration subject to rules prescribed by department

53-4-222. County administration subject to rules prescribed by department.
The local office of public assistance shall administer the provisions of this part in the respective counties subject to the rules prescribed by the department of public health and human services pursuant to the provisions of this part.
History: En. Sec. 2, Part 4, Ch. 82, L. 1937; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 156, L. 1951; amd. Sec. 50, Ch. 121, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 71-503(i); amd. Sec. 431, Ch. 546, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 106, Ch. 114, L. 2003.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 4. Children's Services › Part 2. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) -- General Provisions › 53-4-223. Repealed

53-4-223. Repealed.
Sec. 8, Ch. 266, L. 1989.
History: En. Sec. 2, Part 4, Ch. 82, L. 1937; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 156, L. 1951; amd. Sec. 50, Ch. 121, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 71-503(j); amd. Sec. 155, Ch. 370, L. 1987.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 4. Children's Services › Part 2. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) -- General Provisions › 53-4-232. Application for assistance

53-4-232. Application for assistance.
Application for assistance under this part must be made to the department. The application must be made by the relative with whom the child is living or will live. One application may be made for several children of the same family if they reside with the same person. All individuals wishing to make application for this assistance must be given the opportunity to do so.
History: En. Sec. 4, Part 4, Ch. 82, L. 1937; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 213, L. 1943; amd. Sec. 23, Ch. 199, L. 1951; R.C.M. 1947, 71-505; amd. Sec. 107, Ch. 114, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 19, Ch. 41, L. 2019.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 4. Children's Services › Part 2. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) -- General Provisions › 53-4-233. Eligibility determination for applications

53-4-233. Eligibility determination for applications.
(1) Upon receiving an application for assistance under this part, the department shall promptly make an eligibility determination and notify the applicant in writing of the eligibility decision.
(2) Each applicant shall participate in any screening required by the department and must be informed of the applicant's right to a fair hearing and of the confidential nature of information secured.
(3) Upon completion of an eligibility determination and any required screening, aid must be furnished promptly to all eligible persons.
History: En. Sec. 5, Part 4, Ch. 82, L. 1937; amd. Sec. 24, Ch. 199, L. 1951; R.C.M. 1947, 71-506; amd. Sec. 155, Ch. 370, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 266, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 24, Ch. 486, L. 1997; amd. Secs. 23, 42, Ch. 465, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 33, Ch. 571, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 20, Ch. 41, L. 2019.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 4. Children's Services › Part 2. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) -- General Provisions › 53-4-234. Repealed

53-4-234. Repealed.
Sec. 2, Ch. 2, Sp. L. 1981.
History: En. Subd. (a), Sec. 1, Part 4, Ch. 82, L. 1937; amd. Sec. 17, Ch. 129, L. 1939; amd. Sec. 7, Ch. 213, L. 1943; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 71, L. 1957; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 255, L. 1965; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 373, L. 1971; amd. Sec. 30, Ch. 121, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 33, Ch. 37, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 71-501(2).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 4. Children's Services › Part 2. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) -- General Provisions › 53-4-235. Repealed

53-4-235. Repealed.
Sec. 2, Ch. 2, Sp. L. 1981.
History: En. Subd. (a), Sec. 1, Part 4, Ch. 82, L. 1937; amd. Sec. 17, Ch. 129, L. 1939; amd. Sec. 7, Ch. 213, L. 1943; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 71, L. 1957; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 255, L. 1965; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 373, L. 1971; amd. Sec. 30, Ch. 121, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 33, Ch. 37, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 71-501(3).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 4. Children's Services › Part 2. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) -- General Provisions › 53-4-236. Repealed

53-4-236. Repealed.
Sec. 2, Ch. 2, Sp. L. 1981.
History: En. Subd. (a), Sec. 1, Part 4, Ch. 82, L. 1937; amd. Sec. 17, Ch. 129, L. 1939; amd. Sec. 7, Ch. 213, L. 1943; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 71, L. 1957; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 255, L. 1965; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 373, L. 1971; amd. Sec. 30, Ch. 121, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 33, Ch. 37, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 71-501(4).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 4. Children's Services › Part 2. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) -- General Provisions › 53-4-237. Stepparent resources and income

53-4-237. Stepparent resources and income.
Notwithstanding the provisions of 40-6-217, in the administration of this part the department may consider the income and resources of stepparents and other individuals who reside in the home as resources and income available to the household.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 3, Sp. L. 1981.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 4. Children's Services › Part 2. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) -- General Provisions › 53-4-241. Amount of assistance determined by department rules

53-4-241. Amount of assistance determined by department rules.
The amount of cash assistance or nonfinancial assistance granted in any case must be determined according to the rules and standards of assistance established by the department.
History: En. Sec. 6, Part 4, Ch. 82, L. 1937; amd. Sec. 25, Ch. 199, L. 1951; R.C.M. 1947, 71-507; amd. Sec. 155, Ch. 370, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 266, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 20, Ch. 491, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 25, Ch. 486, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 24, Ch. 465, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 21, Ch. 41, L. 2019.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 4. Children's Services › Part 2. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) -- General Provisions › 53-4-242. Periodic reconsideration of assistance

53-4-242. Periodic reconsideration of assistance.
All assistance grants made under this part must be reconsidered as frequently as may be required by the rules of the department of public health and human services.
History: En. Sec. 8, Part 4, Ch. 82, L. 1937; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 47, L. 1959; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 152, L. 1959; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 351, L. 1969; amd. Sec. 49, Ch. 121, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 34, Ch. 37, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 71-509(part); amd. Sec. 7, Ch. 266, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 432, Ch. 546, L. 1995.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 4. Children's Services › Part 2. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) -- General Provisions › 53-4-243. Repealed

53-4-243. Repealed.
Sec. 3, Ch. 200, L. 1995.
History: En. Sec. 8, Part 4, Ch. 82, L. 1937; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 47, L. 1959; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 152, L. 1959; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 351, L. 1969; amd. Sec. 49, Ch. 121, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 34, Ch. 37, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 71-509(part).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 4. Children's Services › Part 2. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) -- General Provisions › 53-4-244. Payments to person interested in child's welfare in lieu of special guardianship

53-4-244. Payments to person interested in child's welfare in lieu of special guardianship.
In lieu of guardianship proceedings, payments may be made in behalf of the child or children to another person found by the department to be interested in or concerned with the welfare of the needy child or children in accordance with the rules established by the department.
History: En. Sec. 8, Part 4, Ch. 82, L. 1937; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 47, L. 1959; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 152, L. 1959; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 351, L. 1969; amd. Sec. 49, Ch. 121, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 34, Ch. 37, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 71-509(part); amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 398, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 433, Ch. 546, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 34, Ch. 571, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 22, Ch. 41, L. 2019.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 4. Children's Services › Part 2. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) -- General Provisions › 53-4-245. Payments to Indians not to be decreased because of certain sums received by enrolled tribal members

53-4-245. Payments to Indians not to be decreased because of certain sums received by enrolled tribal members.
When federal law or regulations require, any amount received by an enrolled member of a recognized Indian tribe as per capita payments or a share in the profits and receipts from tribal lands and interests or tribal enterprises may not be used to decrease the amount of assistance received under this part.
History: En. Sec. 8, Part 4, Ch. 82, L. 1937; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 47, L. 1959; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 152, L. 1959; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 351, L. 1969; amd. Sec. 49, Ch. 121, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 34, Ch. 37, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 71-509(3).
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 4. Children's Services › Part 2. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) -- General Provisions › 53-4-246. Repealed

53-4-246. Repealed.
Sec. 43, Ch. 571, L. 2001; Sec. 253, Ch. 574, L. 2001.
History: En. Sec. 7, Part 4, Ch. 82, L. 1937; amd. Sec. 18, Ch. 129, L. 1939; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 191, L. 1945; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 71, L. 1947; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 71, L. 1957; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 7, L. 1961; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 292, L. 1971; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 373, L. 1971; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 309, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 71-508; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 413, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 155, Ch. 370, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 434, Ch. 546, L. 1995; amd. Secs. 26, 27, Ch. 486, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 341, L. 1999.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 4. Children's Services › Part 2. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) -- General Provisions › 53-4-247. Repealed

53-4-247. Repealed.
Sec. 43, Ch. 465, L. 2001; Sec. 43, Ch. 571, L. 2001; Sec. 253, Ch. 574, L. 2001.
History: En. Sec. 9, Part 4, Ch. 82, L. 1937; amd. Sec. 26, Ch. 199, L. 1951; R.C.M. 1947, 71-510; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 450, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 155, Ch. 370, L. 1987; amd. Sec. 28, Ch. 486, L. 1997.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 4. Children's Services › Part 2. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) -- General Provisions › 53-4-248. Parents liable to department for public assistance payments

53-4-248. Parents liable to department for public assistance payments.
(1) A payment of public assistance money made to or for the benefit of a dependent child creates a debt due and owing to the department by the natural or adoptive parents who are legally responsible for the support of the child by statute or court decree in an amount equal to the amount of public assistance paid. However, where the support obligation is based upon a court decree, the debt is limited to the amount of the court decree.
(2) The department is subrogated to the right of the child or person having the care, custody, and control of the child to prosecute any support action or execute any administrative remedy existing under the laws of the state to obtain reimbursement of any money expended. If a court decree enters judgment for an amount of support to be paid by an obligor parent, the department is subrogated to the debt created by the order and the money judgment is in favor of the department. An obligee may not commence an action to recover support due and owing to the obligee without first filing an affidavit with the court stating whether the obligee has received public assistance from any source and, if the obligee has received public assistance, that the obligee has notified the department in writing of the pending action.
(3) A debt arising under this section may not be incurred by or collected from a parent or other person while the parent or other person is the recipient of public assistance money for the benefit of minor dependent children.
(4) The remedies provided in this section are in addition to and not in lieu of existing common law and statutory law.
(5) The department or its legal representatives may, at any time consistent with the income, earning capacity, and resources of the debtor, petition the court having jurisdiction over the particular case to set or reset a level and schedule of payments to be paid upon the debt.
History: En. 71-511 by Sec. 1, Ch. 368, L. 1974; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 379, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 71-511; amd. Sec. 29, Ch. 486, L. 1997.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 4. Children's Services › Part 2. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) -- General Provisions › 53-4-249. Repealed

53-4-249. Repealed.
Sec. 51, Ch. 486, L. 1997.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 200, L. 1995.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 4. Children's Services › Part 2. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) -- General Provisions › 53-4-250. Repealed

53-4-250. Repealed.
Sec. 32, Ch. 41, L. 2019.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 242, L. 2001.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 4. Children's Services › Part 2. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) -- General Provisions › 53-4-255. Repealed

53-4-255. Repealed.
Sec. 32, Ch. 41, L. 2019.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 482, L. 2001.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 4. Children's Services › Part 2. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) -- General Provisions › 53-4-256. Repealed

53-4-256. Repealed.
Sec. 32, Ch. 41, L. 2019.
History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 482, L. 2001.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 4. Children's Services › Part 2. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) -- General Provisions › 53-4-257. Repealed

53-4-257. Repealed.
Sec. 32, Ch. 41, L. 2019.
History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 482, L. 2001.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 4. Children's Services › Part 2. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) -- General Provisions › 53-4-260. Child support payment pass-through and income disregard

53-4-260. Child support payment pass-through and income disregard.
(1) For those families receiving monthly grants of temporary assistance for needy families, an amount equal to the amount of current child support collected on behalf of the family for the current month, not including arrearages, up to $100 for each family, must be disregarded in determining the income and eligibility calculations for the grant, and that amount must be passed through to the family.
(2) The department shall use temporary assistance for needy families block grant funds received as federal special revenue for the purposes of subsection (1).
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 558, L. 2005.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 4. Children's Services › Part 3. Subsidized Adoption (Renumbered and Repealed) › 53-4-305. Repealed

53-4-305. Repealed.
Sec. 1, Ch. 354, L. 1989.
History: En. 71-1812 by Sec. 7, Ch. 434, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 71-1812.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 4. Children's Services › Part 5. Child Day-Care Centers (Renumbered and Repealed) › 53-4-501. Renumbered 52-2-702 (1) and 52-2-703

53-4-501. Renumbered 52-2-702(1) and 52-2-703.
Code Commissioner, 1989.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 4. Children's Services › Part 5. Child Day-Care Centers (Renumbered and Repealed) › 53-4-503. Renumbered 52-2-704 (2)(d) through (2)(g)

53-4-503. Renumbered 52-2-704(2)(d) through (2)(g).
Code Commissioner, 1989.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 4. Children's Services › Part 5. Child Day-Care Centers (Renumbered and Repealed) › 53-4-516. Repealed

53-4-516. Repealed.
Sec. 1, Ch. 162, L. 1981.
History: En. Secs. 1, 3, Ch. 637, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 17, Ch. 606, L. 1981.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 4. Children's Services › Part 6. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) -- Cash Assistance › 53-4-601. Repealed

53-4-601. Repealed.
Sec. 32, Ch. 41, L. 2019.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 491, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 30, Ch. 486, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 108, Ch. 114, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 350, L. 2005.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 4. Children's Services › Part 6. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) -- Cash Assistance › 53-4-602. Definitions

53-4-602. Definitions.
As used in this part, unless the context requires otherwise, the following definitions apply:
(1) "Cash assistance" means the programs designed to provide families with monthly cash grants and opportunities leading to self-support and funded, in part, with temporary assistance for needy families block grant funds as provided in 45 CFR 260.31(a).
(2) "Child-care assistance" means payments to or on behalf of the specified caretaker relative of a dependent child to defray the cost of having a third party care for the child.
(3) "Department" means the department of public health and human services provided for in 2-15-2201.
(4) "Section 1931 medicaid benefits" means medical assistance authorized by 42 U.S.C. 1396u-1 for families eligible for the Montana medicaid program, as established in Title 53, chapter 6, based on the department's income limitations, as increased each year by that year's increase in the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners, compiled by the U.S. department of labor, bureau of labor statistics, and other standards approved by the federal government for 1996 for the federal aid to families with dependent children program, as that program was established under Title IV of the federal Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. 601, et seq.
History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 491, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 31, Ch. 486, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 26, Ch. 465, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 23, Ch. 41, L. 2019.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 4. Children's Services › Part 6. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) -- Cash Assistance › 53-4-603. Repealed

53-4-603. Repealed.
Sec. 43, Ch. 465, L. 2001.
History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 491, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 32, Ch. 486, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 515, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 124, L. 1999.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 4. Children's Services › Part 6. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) -- Cash Assistance › 53-4-606. Repealed

53-4-606. Repealed.
Sec. 32, Ch. 41, L. 2019.
History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 491, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 33, Ch. 486, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 27, Ch. 465, L. 2001.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 4. Children's Services › Part 6. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) -- Cash Assistance › 53-4-607. Repealed

53-4-607. Repealed.
Sec. 43, Ch. 465, L. 2001.
History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 491, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 52, Ch. 472, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 34, Ch. 486, L. 1997.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 4. Children's Services › Part 6. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) -- Cash Assistance › 53-4-608. Repealed

53-4-608. Repealed.
Sec. 43, Ch. 465, L. 2001.
History: En. Sec. 6, Ch. 491, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 35, Ch. 486, L. 1997.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 4. Children's Services › Part 6. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) -- Cash Assistance › 53-4-609. Repealed

53-4-609. Repealed.
Sec. 32, Ch. 41, L. 2019.
History: En. Sec. 7, Ch. 491, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 36, Ch. 486, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 109, Ch. 114, L. 2003.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 4. Children's Services › Part 6. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) -- Cash Assistance › 53-4-611. Child-care assistance

53-4-611. Child-care assistance.
Within available funding, the department may provide child-care assistance to:
(1) all families receiving cash assistance if child care is necessary to allow the parent to engage in paid employment; and
(2) families receiving cash assistance if child care is necessary to allow either or both parents to engage in the activities required by an individual responsibility plan.
History: En. Sec. 8, Ch. 491, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 37, Ch. 486, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 28, Ch. 465, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 24, Ch. 41, L. 2019.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 4. Children's Services › Part 6. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) -- Cash Assistance › 53-4-612. Repealed

53-4-612. Repealed.
Sec. 32, Ch. 41, L. 2019.
History: En. Sec. 9, Ch. 491, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 38, Ch. 486, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 29, Ch. 465, L. 2001.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 4. Children's Services › Part 6. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) -- Cash Assistance › 53-4-613. Employment and training program

53-4-613. Employment and training program.
In cases in which the department determines that participation in the employment and training program would be appropriate for a recipient of cash assistance, the recipient may be required to participate in employment and training as one of the eligibility conditions.
History: En. Sec. 10, Ch. 491, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 39, Ch. 486, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 30, Ch. 465, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 25, Ch. 41, L. 2019.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 4. Children's Services › Part 7. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) -- Training › 53-4-701. Repealed

53-4-701. Repealed.
Sec. 43, Ch. 465, L. 2001.
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 550, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 40, Ch. 486, L. 1997.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 4. Children's Services › Part 7. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) -- Training › 53-4-702. Definitions

53-4-702. Definitions.
As used in this part, unless the context requires otherwise, the following definitions apply:
(1) (a) "Cash assistance" means the programs designed to provide families with monthly cash grants and opportunities leading to self-support and funded, in part, with temporary assistance for needy families block grant funds as provided in 45 CFR 260.31(a).
(b) The term does not include nonfinancial assistance.
(2) "Department" means the department of public health and human services provided for in 2-15-2201.
(3) "Nonfinancial assistance" means the programs funded, in part, with temporary assistance for needy families, as provided in 45 CFR 260.31(b).
(4) "Temporary assistance for needy families" means the block grant program established pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 601, et seq.
History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 550, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 21, Ch. 491, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 435, Ch. 546, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 41, Ch. 486, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 31, Ch. 465, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 26, Ch. 41, L. 2019.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 4. Children's Services › Part 7. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) -- Training › 53-4-703. Employment and training program established

53-4-703. Employment and training program established.
The department shall establish and administer an intensive employment and training program in accordance with the requirements of section 103 of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, 42 U.S.C. 607.
History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 550, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 42, Ch. 486, L. 1997.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 4. Children's Services › Part 7. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) -- Training › 53-4-704. Placement of cash assistance recipients for purpose of training

53-4-704. Placement of cash assistance recipients for purpose of training.
(1) The department or a person designated by the department may place an individual receiving cash assistance into a position of employment with a public or private entity for the purpose of training the individual in the knowledge and skills necessary for the individual to become successfully employed.
(2) The department may, pursuant to subsection (1), place an individual into a position at a worksite only with the permission and assistance of the public or private entity at the worksite under a written training agreement between the department and the entity.
(3) The placement of an individual into a position at a public or private worksite pursuant to subsection (1) is only for the purpose of training the individual in employment knowledge and skills and is not for the purpose of providing paid employment for the individual. The placement may not supplant an existing employment position or another individual already employed at the worksite. Placement of the individual at the public or private worksite pursuant to subsection (1) should last no longer than is necessary to achieve the employment training purposes of the program.
(4) The private or public entity where an individual is placed pursuant to subsection (1) may choose whether or not to later employ the individual after the conclusion of the individual's training.
History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 124, L. 1999; amd. Sec. 32, Ch. 465, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 27, Ch. 41, L. 2019.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 4. Children's Services › Part 7. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) -- Training › 53-4-705. Services and activities

53-4-705. Services and activities.
Under the program provided for in 53-4-703, the department shall make available a broad range of services and activities to assist recipients of cash assistance as specified by the department by rule.
History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 550, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 43, Ch. 486, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 33, Ch. 465, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 28, Ch. 41, L. 2019.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 4. Children's Services › Part 7. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) -- Training › 53-4-706. Participation requirements

53-4-706. Participation requirements.
(1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, the department may require individuals to participate in an employment and training program as a condition of their eligibility for cash assistance.
(2) To the extent that the program is available and that state resources permit, the department shall require recipients of cash assistance to participate in the program if the department determines that it is an appropriate activity for the recipient and includes participation as a condition of the recipient's individual responsibility plan.
History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 550, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 22, Ch. 491, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 44, Ch. 486, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 34, Ch. 465, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 29, Ch. 41, L. 2019.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 4. Children's Services › Part 7. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) -- Training › 53-4-707. Repealed

53-4-707. Repealed.
Sec. 51, Ch. 486, L. 1997.
History: En. Sec. 6, Ch. 550, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 200, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 23, Ch. 491, L. 1995.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 4. Children's Services › Part 7. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) -- Training › 53-4-708. Repealed

53-4-708. Repealed.
Sec. 51, Ch. 486, L. 1997.
History: En. Sec. 7, Ch. 550, L. 1989.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 4. Children's Services › Part 7. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) -- Training › 53-4-715. Repealed

53-4-715. Repealed.
Sec. 51, Ch. 486, L. 1997.
History: En. Sec. 8, Ch. 550, L. 1989.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 4. Children's Services › Part 7. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) -- Training › 53-4-716. Repealed

53-4-716. Repealed.
Sec. 51, Ch. 486, L. 1997.
History: En. Sec. 9, Ch. 550, L. 1989.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 4. Children's Services › Part 7. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) -- Training › 53-4-717. Sanctions

53-4-717. Sanctions.
If an individual receiving cash assistance is required to participate in an employment and training program as a condition of an individual responsibility plan and fails without good cause to participate, the individual must be sanctioned in accordance with rules established by the department. Except as required by federal law, a sanction may not include any restriction or termination of food stamps or medicaid coverage, and child-care benefits may only be continued for employment-related activities required by the individual responsibility plan that the participant has signed that are to be performed during the sanction period. The department may establish rules to ensure that individuals who participate in good faith are sanctioned properly and obtain additional case management services to ensure compliance with the individual responsibility plan.
History: En. Sec. 10, Ch. 550, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 24, Ch. 491, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 45, Ch. 486, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 458, L. 1999; amd. Sec. 35, Ch. 465, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 30, Ch. 41, L. 2019.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 4. Children's Services › Part 7. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) -- Training › 53-4-718. Repealed

53-4-718. Repealed.
Sec. 51, Ch. 486, L. 1997.
History: En. Sec. 11, Ch. 550, L. 1989.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 4. Children's Services › Part 7. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) -- Training › 53-4-719. Rulemaking authority

53-4-719. Rulemaking authority.
The department of public health and human services may adopt rules necessary to implement the provisions of this part.
History: En. Sec. 15, Ch. 550, L. 1989; amd. Sec. 436, Ch. 546, L. 1995.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 4. Children's Services › Part 7. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) -- Training › 53-4-720. Repealed

53-4-720. Repealed.
Sec. 51, Ch. 486, L. 1997.
History: En. Sec. 16, Ch. 550, L. 1989.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 4. Children's Services › Part 7. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) -- Training › 53-4-721. Repealed

53-4-721. Repealed.
Sec. 32, Ch. 41, L. 2019.
History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 458, L. 1999.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 4. Children's Services › Part 10. Children's Health Insurance › 53-4-1001. Short title

53-4-1001. (Temporary) Short title.
This part may be cited as the "Children's Health Insurance Program Act". (Terminates on occurrence of contingency--sec. 15, Ch. 571, L. 1999.)
History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 571, L. 1999.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 4. Children's Services › Part 10. Children's Health Insurance › 53-4-1002. Purpose -- definition

53-4-1002. (Temporary) Purpose -- definition.
(1) The purpose of this part is to create a program to provide health care to children who are not eligible for health care services under the Montana medicaid program. These health care services may be provided by the payment for health care through an insurance plan, a health maintenance organization, a managed care plan, or direct payment to a health care provider.
(2) As used in 53-4-1003 through 53-4-1005 and 53-4-1007 through 53-4-1010, "program" means the state children's health insurance program. (Terminates on occurrence of contingency--sec. 15, Ch. 571, L. 1999.)
History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 571, L. 1999; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 476, L. 2001.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 4. Children's Services › Part 10. Children's Health Insurance › 53-4-1003. Establishment and administration of program

53-4-1003. (Temporary) Establishment and administration of program.
The department of public health and human services may establish, administer, and monitor a program to provide health care to uninsured children. The department may not use money appropriated for this program to expand eligibility criteria for the Montana medicaid program. (Terminates on occurrence of contingency--sec. 15, Ch. 571, L. 1999.)
History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 571, L. 1999.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 4. Children's Services › Part 10. Children's Health Insurance › 53-4-1004. Eligibility for program -- rulemaking

53-4-1004. (Temporary) Eligibility for program -- rulemaking.
(1) To be considered eligible for the program, a child:
(a) must be 18 years of age or younger;
(b) must have a combined family income at or below 250% of the federal poverty level or at a lower level determined by the department of public health and human services as provided in subsection (4);
(c) may not already be covered by private insurance that offers creditable coverage, as defined in 42 U.S.C. 300gg(c), for 3 months prior to enrollment in the program or since birth, whichever period is less;
(d) may not be eligible for medicaid benefits; and
(e) must be a United States citizen or qualified alien and a Montana resident.
(2) The department of public health and human services shall adopt rules that establish the program's criteria for residency. The criteria must conform as nearly as practicable with the residency requirements for medicaid eligibility.
(3) Subject to 53-4-1009(3), rules governing eligibility may also include financial standards and criteria for income and resources, treatment of resources, and nonfinancial criteria.
(4) If the department determines that there is insufficient funding for the program, it may lower the percentage of the federal poverty level established in subsection (1)(b) in order to reduce the number of persons who may be eligible to participate or may limit the amount, scope, or duration of specific services provided. (Terminates on occurrence of contingency--sec. 15, Ch. 571, L. 1999; sec. 14, I.M. No. 155, approved November 4, 2008.)
History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 571, L. 1999; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 476, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 490, L. 2007; amd. Sec. 11, I.M. No. 155, approved Nov. 4, 2008; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 87, L. 2009; amd. Sec. 52, Ch. 151, L. 2017.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 4. Children's Services › Part 10. Children's Health Insurance › 53-4-1005. Benefits provided

53-4-1005. (Temporary) Benefits provided.
(1) Benefits provided to participants in the program may include but are not limited to:
(a) inpatient and outpatient hospital services;
(b) physician, physician assistant, and advanced practice registered nurse services;
(c) laboratory and x-ray services;
(d) well-child and well-baby services;
(e) immunizations;
(f) clinic services;
(g) dental services;
(h) prescription drugs;
(i) mental health and substance abuse treatment services;
(j) habilitative services as defined in 53-4-1103;
(k) hearing and vision exams; and
(l) eyeglasses.
(2) The program must comply with the provisions of 33-22-153 and 53-6-197.
(3) The department shall adopt rules, pursuant to its authority under 53-4-1009, allowing it to cover significant dental needs beyond those covered in the basic plan. Expenditures under this subsection may not exceed $100,000 in state funds, plus any matched federal funds, each fiscal year.
(4) The department is specifically prohibited from providing payment for birth control contraceptives under this program.
(5) The department shall notify enrollees of any restrictions on access to health care providers, of any restrictions on the availability of services by out-of-state providers, and of the methodology for an out-of-state provider to be an eligible provider. (Terminates on occurrence of contingency--sec. 15, Ch. 571, L. 1999; sec. 3, Ch. 169, L. 2007; sec. 10, Ch. 97, L. 2013; sec. 5, Ch. 399, L. 2017.)
History: En. Sec. 5, Ch. 571, L. 1999; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 476, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 169, L. 2007; amd. Sec. 18, Ch. 486, L. 2009; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 97, L. 2013; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 399, L. 2017; amd. Sec. 17, Ch. 88, L. 2023; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 488, L. 2023.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 4. Children's Services › Part 10. Children's Health Insurance › 53-4-1008. Participant cost sharing

53-4-1008. (Temporary) Participant cost sharing.
The department of public health and human services may charge fees to participants in the program. The fees may include:
(1) monthly or yearly enrollment fees;
(2) minimum charges to be incurred or spent before benefits are paid;
(3) cost sharing for individual benefits; and
(4) other types of charges assessed as part of the program. (Terminates on occurrence of contingency--sec. 15, Ch. 571, L. 1999.)
History: En. Sec. 7, Ch. 571, L. 1999.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 4. Children's Services › Part 10. Children's Health Insurance › 53-4-1009. Department to adopt rules -- review by interim committee

53-4-1009. (Temporary) Department to adopt rules -- review by interim committee.
(1) The department of public health and human services shall adopt rules necessary for the administration of the program, including rules governing the application process, termination, and confidentiality.
(2) The rules may include, as necessary:
(a) the amount, scope, and duration of specific services provided;
(b) criteria to ensure that the services provided are medically necessary and cost-effective;
(c) provisions for participant cost sharing, including, at the department's discretion:
(i) the establishment of enrollment fees, premiums, deductibles, and copayments; and
(ii) the process for setting the amounts of enrollment fees, premiums, deductibles, and copayments, taking into account a participant's family income and resources; and
(d) the type of professionals who may deliver services or direct the delivery of services and the qualifications required of those professionals.
(3) In adopting rules, the department shall consider the federal requirements on which the receipt of the federal share of program funds are contingent and may not include any provision that places that funding at risk. Rules adopted by the department must, when appropriate, take into account the availability of appropriated funds.
(4) Rules adopted by the department pursuant to 53-4-1004 and 53-4-1009 must be presented to and reviewed by an appropriate interim committee that examines issues related to children and families. (Terminates on occurrence of contingency--sec. 15, Ch. 571, L. 1999.)
History: En. Sec. 8, Ch. 571, L. 1999; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 476, L. 2001.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 4. Children's Services › Part 10. Children's Health Insurance › 53-4-1010. Sharing of information

53-4-1010. (Temporary) Sharing of information.
The department of public health and human services, health care providers, insurance companies, and other entities may share only health care information, medical records, income, and other participant eligibility information for the purposes of administering the program. The limitations on disclosure of information provided in 33-19-306 do not apply if they conflict with this part. To the extent possible, the information may not be disclosed in a manner that would violate the privacy of an individual or be released to any entity that is not necessary for the administration of the program. (Terminates on occurrence of contingency--sec. 15, Ch. 571, L. 1999.)
History: En. Sec. 9, Ch. 571, L. 1999.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 4. Children's Services › Part 10. Children's Health Insurance › 53-4-1011. Tobacco settlement funds to general fund

53-4-1011. (Temporary) Tobacco settlement funds to general fund.
Unless deposited into the trust fund, provided for in 17-6-603, or a state special revenue account, provided for in 17-6-606, funds received from the tobacco settlement must be deposited in the general fund. Any funds appropriated from the general fund for the children's health insurance program that remain unexpended at the end of the biennium must be transferred to the general fund. (Terminates on occurrence of contingency--sec. 15, Ch. 571, L. 1999.)
History: En. Sec. 10, Ch. 571, L. 1999; amd. Sec. 4, I.M. No. 146, approved Nov. 5, 2002.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 4. Children's Services › Part 10. Children's Health Insurance › 53-4-1012. State special revenue account

53-4-1012. (Temporary) State special revenue account.
(1) There is an account in the state special revenue fund to the credit of the state children's health insurance program administered by the department of public health and human services. Any interest or income derived from the account must be deposited in the account.
(2) Money deposited in this account must be used by the department to cover children, to reduce or maintain premiums, to pay health care claims, or to establish and maintain a reserve. (Terminates on occurrence of contingency--sec. 7, Ch. 565, L. 2005; sec. 5, Ch. 129, L. 2007.)
History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 565, L. 2005; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 129, L. 2007; amd. Sec. 20, Ch. 486, L. 2009.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 4. Children's Services › Part 11. Healthy Montana Kids Plan › 53-4-1101. Short title

53-4-1101. Short title.
This part may be cited as the "Healthy Montana Kids Plan Act".
History: En. Sec. 1, I.M. No. 155, approved Nov. 4, 2008.
2023 Montana Code Annotated › Title 53. Social Services and Institutions › Chapter 4. Children's Services › Part 11. Healthy Montana Kids Plan › 53-4-1102. Purpose

53-4-1102. Purpose.
The purposes of this part are to:
(1) create the healthy Montana kids plan, which offers health coverage to uninsured children by increasing eligibility for the children's health insurance program and the Montana medicaid program and by helping families cover their children under employer-sponsored plans;
(2) provide for active enrollment of children in the plan; and
(3) fully utilize available federal funds to provide health coverage for children.
History: En. Sec. 2, I.M. No. 155, approved Nov. 4, 2008.