Mont. Admin. r. 24.126.412

Current through Register Vol. 23, December 6, 2024
Rule 24.126.412 - PREPAID TREATMENT PLANS
(1) Any chiropractor who accepts prepayment for services planned, but not yet delivered must enter a written contract with the client that describes:
(a) the services included;
(b) the amount of payment for those services;
(c) any discounts to be applied; and
(d) a clear process for cancellation of the contract and refund of the prepayment, less reasonable administrative fees.
(2) Chiropractors must:
(a) deposit the prepayment amounts in a federally insured financial institution within 10 business days of receipt of the prepayment;
(b) hold the money in trust in a separate account from all other accounts; and
(c) withdraw the amount of money stated in the contract only after providing the service.
(3) Chiropractors must document compliance with this rule.

Mont. Admin. r. 24.126.412

NEW, 2011 MAR p. 380, Eff. 3/25/11; AMD, 2024 MAR p. 1462, Eff. 6/22/2024

AUTH: 37-1-131, 37-1-319, 37-12-201, MCA; IMP: 37-1-131, 37-1-319, 37-12-201, MCA