The Montana Nurse Corps Act establishes a program aimed at providing affordable home health care services to eligible individuals, particularly those enrolled in Medicare or Medicaid, as well as uninsured individuals with family incomes not exceeding 400% of the federal poverty level. The Act allows licensed nurses to participate in the program by offering outpatient care and making home visits, with a set charge of $10 for each patient contact. The legislation also includes provisions for the referral of patients by health care providers and facilities to the nurse corps program.

Additionally, the Act limits the liability of nurse corps members, stating that they cannot be held liable for ordinary negligence while providing care under the program, except in cases of gross negligence or willful misconduct. The board overseeing the program may procure malpractice insurance for nurse corps members, which is optional and funded through fees assessed on all licensed nurses. The Act includes provisions for disciplinary actions against participating nurses and outlines the necessary definitions and eligibility criteria for both nurses and patients involved in the program.