Montana SB346 revises workers' compensation laws, modifying benefit payment procedures and compliance requirements.
Montana SB346 amends workers' compensation laws by allowing insurers to pay medical claims without accepting liability for nonwage loss injuries or occupational diseases. It also modifies the process for ordering additional biweekly compensation benefits before a hearing, requiring a claimant to demonstrate a likelihood of prevailing. The bill revises the conditions under which an insurer can terminate benefits for noncompliance with medical treatment, requiring 14 days' notice to the worker and the department.
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