House Bill No. introduced by M. Caferro establishes the Montana Nurse Corps Act, which aims to create a program for licensed nurses to provide affordable home health care visits to eligible individuals, particularly those enrolled in Medicare or Medicaid, as well as uninsured individuals with family incomes below 400% of the federal poverty level. The bill outlines the purposes of the program, including extending the ability of the elderly or infirm to remain in their homes longer and facilitating access to health care for those who have difficulty traveling.

The bill also includes provisions for the eligibility of nurses to participate in the program, the limitations on charges for services provided by nurse corps members, and the establishment of liability protections for nurses rendering care under the program. Specifically, it limits the liability of nurses for civil damages unless gross negligence is proven and requires that patients be informed of this limitation. Additionally, the bill allows for the procurement of malpractice insurance for nurse corps members, which is funded by fees assessed on all licensed nurses, while also clarifying that participation in the insurance program is optional.