33-23-511. Application for coverage. - Montana Statutes

     33-23-511. Application for coverage. (1) After a determination of unavailability is made under 33-23-508(2) or (3), a health care provider may apply to the association for coverage. The application may be made on behalf of an applicant by a broker or agent authorized by the applicant.
     (2) If the association determines that the applicant meets the underwriting standards of the association as prescribed in the plan of operation and that there is no unpaid, uncontested premium due from the applicant for prior medical malpractice insurance, as shown by the insured having failed to make written objections to the premium charges within 30 days after billing, then the association, upon receipt of the premium or the portion of the premium that is prescribed in the plan of operation, shall issue a policy of medical malpractice insurance for a term of 1 year.

     History: En. Sec. 8, Ch. 475, L. 2005.