House Bill No. [insert bill number] aims to revise laws related to the medical assistance program by establishing a new program specifically for licensees under the Board of Chiropractors and the Board of Veterinary Medicine. The bill mandates the creation of a medical assistance program to support licensees who are physically or mentally impaired due to substance abuse or mental illness. It ensures that these licensees can seek treatment within the state and allows for adjustments to renewal fees to fund the program. The bill also includes provisions for monitoring the rehabilitation efforts of participating licensees.

Additionally, the bill amends several sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to incorporate the new medical assistance program. Notably, it updates the confidentiality provisions related to the program, ensuring that records remain confidential and are not subject to discovery in most legal proceedings. The amendments also clarify the auditing requirements for the medical assistance programs and outline the powers and duties of the board in administering the new program. Overall, the bill seeks to enhance support for impaired licensees while maintaining public health and safety standards.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 37-1-131, 37-2-202, 37-2-316, 37-12-201
HB0867_1(1): 37-1-131, 37-2-202, 37-2-316, 37-12-201
HB0867_1(2): 37-1-131, 37-2-202, 37-2-316, 37-12-201
HB0867_1: 37-1-131, 37-2-202, 37-2-316, 37-12-201