Montana

State Outlook

In order to introduce and pass Insurance Fairness for Amputees legislation, we need people with varying levels of advocacy experience to aid our efforts in an upcoming session. We are actively seeking advocates to show support, contact legislators, or lead the effort in Montana.

Legislative Activity

The Amputee Coalition has not attempted Insurance Fairness for Amputees legislation in Montana.

State Government Information

The Republican Party controls both chambers of the State Legislature and the Democratic Party controls the Office of the Governor.

Montana’s State Legislature works on a two year cycle. Session runs from January until May only in odd-numbered years.

The Office of Governor has an election every four years that coincides with Presidential Elections. The next election will be held in 2020. An individual elected to the Office of the Governor can serve two terms in sixteen year span. The Governor is responsible for signing legislation into law and granting formal proclamations, such as Limb Loss Awareness Month.

The Montana Commission of Securities and Insurance is housed in Office of the State Auditor. The Commissioner of Securities and Insurance is elected to observe the oversight of the insurance industry. The Commission provides information about insurance payment reforms and the ability to file a complaint against an insurance provider.

Get Involved

The Amputee Coalition needs support from the limb loss/difference community. If you are interested in aiding our efforts:

Get Involved

The Amputee Coalition needs support from the limb loss/difference community. If you are interested in aiding our efforts:

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