53-6-1304. (Temporary) Montana HELP Act program -- eligibility for coverage of health care services -- statutory appropriations -- federal special revenue. (1) An individual is eligible for coverage of health care services provided pursuant to this part if the individual meets the requirements of 42 U.S.C. 1396a(a)(10)(A)(i)(VIII).

(2) Funds necessary to implement this part, including benefits and administrative costs, are statutorily appropriated, as provided in 17-7-502, from the general fund to the department.

(3) There is an account in the federal special revenue fund to the credit of the department for the payment of costs, including benefits and administrative costs, of providing health care services to individuals who are eligible for coverage pursuant to subsection (1).

(4) The federal medical assistance percentage received pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 1396d(y) must be deposited in the account provided for in subsection (3).

(5) Money in the account is statutorily appropriated, as provided in 17-7-502, to the department for the purpose provided in subsection (3). (Terminates June 30, 2019--sec. 28, Ch. 368, L. 2015.)