The bill revises Montana's workers' compensation laws specifically concerning total disability benefits. It establishes guidelines for the termination of temporary total disability benefits when a claimant is released to full duty either prior to or upon reaching maximum medical improvement. The bill stipulates that these benefits may be terminated as of the date the worker returns to full duty, rather than mandating an immediate termination.

Additionally, the bill amends Section 39-71-609 of the Montana Code Annotated to clarify the process for terminating benefits. It includes provisions that require insurers to provide a 14-day written notice before terminating or reducing benefits, while also allowing for immediate termination if the insurer is aware that the claimant has returned to work. The effective date for this legislation is set for July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 39-71-609
HB0197_1(1): 39-71-609
HB0197_1(10): 39-71-609
HB0197_1(2): 39-71-609
HB0197_1(3): 39-71-609
HB0197_1(4): 39-71-609
HB0197_1(5): 39-71-609
HB0197_1(6): 39-71-609
HB0197_1(7): 39-71-609
HB0197_1(8): 39-71-609
HB0197_1(9): 39-71-609
HB0197_1: 39-71-609
HB0197_2(1): 39-71-609
HB0197_2(2): 39-71-609
HB0197_2(3): 39-71-609
HB0197_2(4): 39-71-609
HB0197_2(5): 39-71-609
HB0197_2(6): 39-71-609
HB0197_2(7): 39-71-609
HB0197_2(8): 39-71-609
HB0197_2: 39-71-609
HB0197_3: 39-71-609
HB0197_X(1): 39-71-609
HB0197_X(10): 39-71-609
HB0197_X(11): 39-71-609
HB0197_X(12): 39-71-609
HB0197_X(13): 39-71-609
HB0197_X(14): 39-71-609
HB0197_X(15): 39-71-609
HB0197_X(2): 39-71-609
HB0197_X(3): 39-71-609
HB0197_X(4): 39-71-609
HB0197_X(5): 39-71-609
HB0197_X(6): 39-71-609
HB0197_X(7): 39-71-609
HB0197_X(8): 39-71-609
HB0197_X(9): 39-71-609
HB0197_X: 39-71-609