This bill establishes specific requirements for the coverage of physician services related to abortion under the Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Programs. It mandates that prior authorization is necessary for these services and stipulates that only abortion services performed by a licensed physician will be eligible for coverage.

Additionally, the bill amends Section 53-4-1005 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to reflect these new requirements. The effective date of the bill is also provided, ensuring that the changes will be implemented in a timely manner.

Statutes affected:
HB0544_1.pdf: 53-4-1005
Introduced: 53-4-1005