BEFORE THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY

                                         OF THE STATE OF MONTANA

 

In the matter of the amendment of ARM 24.29.1433, 24.29.1534, and 24.29.1538 pertaining to medical fee schedules for workers' compensation purposes

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NOTICE OF AMENDMENT

 

            TO: All Concerned Persons

 

            1. On April 16, 2021, the Department of Labor and Industry (department) published MAR Notice No. 24-29-367 pertaining to the public hearing on the proposed amendment to the above-stated rules at page 397 of the 2021 Montana Administrative Register, Issue Number 7.

 

            2. The department held a public hearing in Helena on May 11, 2021, over the Zoom videoconference and telephonic platform at which one person commented on the proposed rule actions.  Written comments were not received during the public comment period.

 

            3. The department has thoroughly considered the comment made. A summary of the comment and the department's response are as follows:

 

COMMENT 1: A commenter spoke in favor of the proposed rules, noting that the amendments to the proposed rules are based on the governing statutes and rules.

 

RESPONSE 1: The department acknowledges the comment.

 

            4. The department has amended ARM 24.29.1433, 24.29.1534, and 24.29.1538 as proposed. 

 

 

/s/ QUINLAN L. O'CONNOR Quinlan L. O'Connor Alternate Rule Reviewer	/s/ LAURIE ESAU Laurie Esau, Commissioner DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY

 

 

 

            Certified to the Secretary of State June 1, 2021.