(1) In order to participate in ESRD, the claimant applying for benefits must:

(a) have medical verification of end-stage renal disease from a licensed physician who is board eligible or certified in nephrology or a related specialty;

(b) be on dialysis or have received a kidney transplant;

(c) be a resident of the state of Montana; and

(d) participate in medicare part A and part B or have written documentation from the social security administration that the claimant is not eligible for social security benefits