BEFORE THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY

STATE OF MONTANA

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In the matter of the adoption��������������������������������������� ) NOTICE OF ADOPTION

of NEW RULES I, II, and III, all related to������������������� )

the medical benefits payable by�������������������������������� )

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TO: All Concerned Persons

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1. On August 9, 2007, the Department of Labor and Industry (department) published MAR Notice No. 24-29-222 regarding the public hearing on the proposed adoption of the above-stated rules at page 1077 of the 2007 Montana Administrative Register, issue no. 15.

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2. On August 31, 2007, the department held a public hearing in Helena regarding the proposed rules. No comments were received prior to the closing date of September 7, 2007.

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3. The department has adopted the new rules as proposed:

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NEW RULE I (24.29.2851) LIMITATION ON EXPENDITURES FOR MEDICAL BENEFITS PAYABLE BY THE UEF -- APPLICABILITY

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NEW RULE II (24.29.2853) RIGHTS OF THIRD-PARTY PROVIDERS AFTER THE UEF REACHES $100,000 MEDICAL BENEFIT EXPENDITURE LIMITATION � APPLICABILITY

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NEW RULE III (24.29.2855) RIGHTS OF THIRD-PARTY PROVIDERS UPON THE UEF'S PROPORTIONATE REDUCTION IN BENEFIT PAYMENTS -- APPLICABILITY

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/s/ MARK CADWALLADER������������������������������� /s/ KEITH KELLY

Mark Cadwallader������������������������������������������������Keith Kelly, Commissioner

Alternate Rule Reviewer������������������������������������� DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY

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Certified to the Secretary of State September 10, 2007