Montana Title 50. Health and Safety § 50-4-107. Direct patient care agreements--requirements--prohibition

(a) describe the health care services to be provided in exchange for payment of a direct fee;

(b) specify the direct fee required and any additional fees to be paid by a third party;

(c) specify the patient's payment obligation;

(d) prohibit the provider from charging or receiving additional compensation for health care services included in the direct fee;

(e) prohibit the provider from submitting to a health insurance issuer or a contractor or subcontractor of a health insurance issuer a claim for payment for health care services provided to a patient under a direct patient care agreement;

(f) meet the disclosure requirements of 50-4-108; and

(g) unequivocally provide that the charges for medical services not included in the agreement are the sole responsibility of the patient.

(5)(a) Either party to a direct patient care agreement may terminate the agreement in writing without penalty or payment of a termination fee:

(b) The agreement must specify the terms of cancellation, including terms that cover relocation or military duty by the patient.