Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 37 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Chapter 37.90 - MENTAL HEALTH MEDICAID FUNDED 1115 AND 1915 WAIVERS
Subchapter 37.90.4 - Home and Community-Based Services Waiver for Adults With Severe and Disabling Mental Illness
Rule 37.90.463 - HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES FOR ADULTS WITH SEVERE AND DISABLING MENTAL ILLNESS: SPECIALIZED MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES - SERVICE ANIMALS
Current through Register Vol. 18, September 20, 2024
(1) A service animal is an animal trained to undertake a particular task or tasks on behalf of an enrolled member that the enrolled member cannot perform and that are necessary to meet the enrolled member's needs for accessibility, independence, health, or safety. A service animal is limited to a dog trained to perform a task or tasks directly related to the enrolled member's disability.
(2) The following requirements must be met prior to the department approving and paying for a service animal:
(3) A service animal does not include any of the following:
(4) The following expenses will be covered by the program:
(5) The program does not pay for food for the service animal.
(6) The department may require a consultation prior to the purchase of certain equipment and supplies.
AUTH: 53-2-201, 53-6-402, MCA; IMP: 53-6-402, MCA