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Healthcare & Benefits Laws in Montana.

Montana healthcare law combines federal frameworks (Medicare, Medicaid, ACA, HIPAA, EMTALA) with state-specific statutes governing facility licensing (through DPHHS), professional licensing, and a Certificate of Need program for major facility and equipment decisions. Montana expanded Medicaid in 2015 through the HELP Act and reauthorized expansion in 2019 and again in 2025. Montana operates the Montana Prescription Drug Registry to track controlled substance prescribing.

Last verified: 2026-04-17

State law

Key Montana Statutes

Certificate of NeedMont. Code Ann. § 50-5-301 et seq.

Montana requires Certificate of Need approval for new health care facilities, nursing home beds, and major capital expenditures.

Medicaid Expansion (HELP Act)Mont. Code Ann. § 53-6-1301 et seq.

Montana expanded Medicaid in 2015. Reauthorization required by 2019 and 2025 sunset provisions. Covers adults up to 138% of the federal poverty level.

Montana Prescription Drug RegistryMont. Code Ann. § 37-7-1501 et seq.

Registry monitors prescribing of Schedule II–V controlled substances. Prescribers must register and check the PDMP before prescribing in most circumstances.

Board of Medical ExaminersMont. Code Ann. § 37-3-101 et seq.

Licenses physicians, physician assistants, and podiatrists. Oversees professional discipline.

State law

Official Sources

Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services Montana Medicaid

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