Montana Title 19. Public Retirement Systems § 19-18-611. Procedure--applying for and collecting benefits

(1) All applications for relief shall be referred to the board of trustees. All claims shall be referred to the board of trustees for allowance or disallowance, and claimant shall have the right to appeal to the association in the event the claim be disallowed.

(2) All claims shall be paid by warrant, duly authorized, drawn by the secretary and countersigned by the president of the association. On presentation of the warrant, the treasurer shall pay it out of the disability and pension fund.