House Bill 473 amends Montana law to empower the Department of Public Health and Human Services to adopt Medicare fee schedules issued by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services through rulemaking. The bill specifically modifies sections 2-4-302, 2-4-305, 2-4-306, 2-4-307, and 53-6-113 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to facilitate the automatic incorporation of updated Medicare fee schedules, allowing for seamless updates without the need for a separate rulemaking process.

The bill also emphasizes the importance of transparency and public input in the rulemaking process, requiring the Department to provide notice and consider public feedback when adopting rules. It outlines the procedures for rule adoption and the dissemination of emergency rules, ensuring that the public remains informed about changes that may impact them. The provisions included in the bill are set to take effect immediately upon passage, streamlining the process for updating Medicare-related rules and enhancing the efficiency of the Medicaid program in Montana.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 2-4-302, 2-4-305, 2-4-306, 2-4-307, 53-6-113
HB0473_1(1): 2-4-302, 2-4-305, 2-4-306, 2-4-307, 53-6-113
HB0473_1(2): 2-4-302, 2-4-305, 2-4-306, 2-4-307, 53-6-113
HB0473_1(3): 2-4-302, 2-4-305, 2-4-306, 2-4-307, 53-6-113
HB0473_1(4): 2-4-302, 2-4-305, 2-4-306, 2-4-307, 53-6-113
HB0473_1(5): 2-4-302, 2-4-305, 2-4-306, 2-4-307, 53-6-113
HB0473_1: 2-4-302, 2-4-305, 2-4-306, 2-4-307, 53-6-113
HB0473_X(1): 2-4-302, 2-4-305, 2-4-306, 2-4-307, 53-6-113
HB0473_X(2): 2-4-302, 2-4-305, 2-4-306, 2-4-307, 53-6-113
HB0473_X(3): 2-4-302, 2-4-305, 2-4-306, 2-4-307, 53-6-113
HB0473_X(4): 2-4-302, 2-4-305, 2-4-306, 2-4-307, 53-6-113
HB0473_X(5): 2-4-302, 2-4-305, 2-4-306, 2-4-307, 53-6-113
HB0473_X: 2-4-302, 2-4-305, 2-4-306, 2-4-307, 53-6-113