Montana Code 33-22-116. Prohibition on coverage of abortion services in qualified health plans
33-22-116. Prohibition on coverage of abortion services in qualified health plans. (1) A qualified health plan, as defined by 42 U.S.C. § 18021, may not be offered or otherwise made available through a health insurance exchange established in the state pursuant to Public Law 111-148, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, if the plan provides coverage for abortion as defined in 50-20-104.
Terms Used In Montana Code 33-22-116
- Public law: A public bill or joint resolution that has passed both chambers and been enacted into law. Public laws have general applicability nationwide.
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See Montana Code 1-1-201
(2)The prohibition in this section does not apply to a plan that provides coverage for an abortion performed when:
(a)the life of the mother is endangered by a physical disorder, physical illness, or physical injury, including a life-endangering physical condition caused by or arising from the pregnancy itself; or
(b)the pregnancy is the result of an act of rape or incest.