Montana Title 19. Public Retirement Systems § 19-18-203. Use of disability and pension fund

(1) a service pension to a member who, by reason of service, has become entitled to a service pension;

(2) a pension to a member who has become permanently maimed or disabled;

(3) a benefit or allowance to a member who has suffered a permanent disabling injury;

(4) a benefit or allowance to a member who has contracted a permanent disabling sickness;

(5) a benefit, not exceeding $750, to defray the funeral expenses of a member;

(6) benefits to the surviving spouse, child, or children of a deceased member as provided in this chapter;

(7) premiums on a blanket policy of insurance covering the members of the fire department and providing for payment of compensation in case of the death of or injury to any such member;

(8) the return of employee contributions as provided in this chapter.