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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) A prescription written for an inpatient and patient under observation at the time of discharge requiring a prior authorization may not be subject to prior authorization requirements and must be immediately approved for not less than 3 days, provided that:
(a) the cost of the medication does not exceed $5,000 a day; and
(b) the physician shall note on the prescription or notify the pharmacy that the prescription is being provided at discharge.
(2) Approval beyond 3 days is subject to prior authorization review under 33-32-212.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Montana Title 33. Insurance and Insurance Companies § 33-32-222. Prohibition on prior authorization requirements for prescriptions written at discharge from inpatient care - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mt/title-33-insurance-and-insurance-companies/mt-code-ann-sect-33-32-222/
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