Rule 23.15.402 - FORENSIC RAPE EXAMINATION PAYMENT PROGRAM COVERAGE GUIDELINES(1) To be eligible to receive FREPP coverage, a victim must have a forensic rape examination performed within 72 hours of the alleged sexual assault and must choose not to report the alleged incident to law enforcement.(2) To be eligible for reimbursement by FREPP the forensic rape examination must be: (a) performed by a physician or by other medical providers who have been trained to gather evidence of a sexual assault in a manner suitable for use in a court of law; and(b) a forensic rape examination kit supplied by FREPP must be used.(3) FREPP will pay a maximum of $600 to medical providers who perform forensic rape examinations on victims who do not choose to report the alleged sexual assault to law enforcement. (a) The forensic rape examination payment includes the following covered costs: (i) a complete and customary forensic rape examination;(ii) emergency room/facility charges;(iii) medical provider charges;(iv) sexually transmitted disease (STD) and pregnancy prophylaxis;(v) blood and urine specimens for toxicology testing;(vii) laboratory testing;(viii) pharmaceuticals; and(4) The FREPP payment constitutes payment in full for all services related to the forensic rape examination and the medical provider may not bill the victim for covered costs associated with the examination that exceed the allowable payment of $600.(5) The FREPP payment does not cover costs associated with the treatment of physical injuries due to the alleged sexual assault. The victim is responsible for payment of such costs.Mont. Admin. r. 23.15.402
NEW, 2005 MAR p. 2063, Eff. 10/28/05.46-15-411, MCA; IMP, 2-15-2014, 46-15-411, MCA;