Terms Used In Montana Code 53-1-402

• All-inclusive rate: means a fixed charge that is computed on a daily basis or on the basis of another time period for inpatients, that is computed on a per visit basis for outpatients, and that is applicable uniformly to each patient without regard to the extent of the services required by the patient and without regard to a distinction between physician services and hospital services. See Montana Code 53-1-401
• Ancillary charge: means the expense of providing identifiable, direct, resident services, including but not limited to:

  (a)physicians' services;

  (b)x-ray and laboratory services;

  (c)dental services;

  (d)speech-language pathology and audiology services;

  (e)occupational and physical therapy;

  (f)medical supplies;

  (g)prescribed drugs; and

  (h)specialized medical equipment. See Montana Code 53-1-401

• Care: means the care, treatment, support, maintenance, and other services rendered by the department to a resident. See Montana Code 53-1-401
• Cost of care: means the applicable all-inclusive rate charges or per diem charges and ancillary charges for a resident's care that are determined as provided in this part. See Montana Code 53-1-401
• Department: means the department of public health and human services provided for in 2-15-2201. See Montana Code 53-1-401
• Financially responsible person: means a spouse of a resident, the natural or adoptive parents of a resident under 18 years of age, or a guardian or conservator to the extent of the guardian's or conservator's responsibility for the financial affairs of the person who is a resident under applicable Montana law establishing the duties and limitations of guardianships or conservatorships. See Montana Code 53-1-401
• Resident: means any person who is receiving care from or who is a resident of an institution listed in 53-1-402. See Montana Code 53-1-401
• 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