The Montana Medical Legal Panel is funded by annual fees assessed to healthcare providers covered under the authority of the MMLP . Limited exemptions are provided under Montana law, including licensed professionals who are retired or employed by Federal governmental agency or entity. Exemptions are declared annually.
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The Montana Medical Legal Panel (MMLP) was enacted into law effective April 19, 1977. After enacting the MMLP Rules of Procedure, approved by the Montana Supreme Court, the Panel administrative office began processing claims in 1978. Jurisdiction of the Panel was extended to Long Term Care Facilities in 1980; Dentists were added to the P
The Montana Medical Legal Panel (MMLP) was enacted into law effective April 19, 1977. After enacting the MMLP Rules of Procedure, approved by the Montana Supreme Court, the Panel administrative office began processing claims in 1978. Jurisdiction of the Panel was extended to Long Term Care Facilities in 1980; Dentists were added to the Panel in 1987 and Podiatrists in 1997. The Panel has always been funded solely by annual assessments levied on health care providers and is audited by the State Legislative Audit Committee.