Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 23 - JUSTICE
Chapter 23.15 - OFFICE OF VICTIMS SERVICES
Subchapter 23.15.3 - Miscellaneous
Rule 23.15.302 - PAYMENT OF CLAIMS

(1) Wage compensation is paid directly to the claimant every 14 days unless otherwise directed by the unit or unless there is an assignment for medical expenses, maintenance, or child support. The first payment is processed to coincide with the biweekly payment periods adopted by the unit.

(2) Reasonable medical and/or burial expenses are paid to the service providers, unless the claimant has paid the expenses, in which case payment is made to the claimant. Charges for private rooms and special nurses are paid only if ordered by the attending physician. The claimant is responsible for charges for treatment of conditions or injuries that are not a direct result of the criminally injurious conduct.

(3) Children and retired persons are considered employable but unemployed for the purpose of computing their benefits under 53-9-128, MCA.

(4) Payment will not be made for medical expenses for treatment obtained more than three years after the last date of treatment for the same criminally injurious conduct.

(5) Payment will not be allowed for duplicate medical treatments received on the same day, except in an emergency.