53-6-1315. Montana HELP Act special revenue account. (1) There is a Montana HELP Act account in the state special revenue fund to the credit of the department.

(2) Money from the following sources must be deposited in the account:

(a) the taxpayer integrity fees provided for in 15-30-2660;

(b) the outpatient hospital utilization fee provided for in 15-66-102(3)(b);

(c) the health service corporation fee provided for in 33-2-714; and

(d) premiums paid by members pursuant to 53-6-1307.

(3) Money in the account must be used to pay for:

(a) the state share of costs, including benefits and administrative costs, of providing health care services under this part; and

(b) grants made under the HELP Act employer grant program provided for in 39-12-106.

(4) Money from the account must be used for the benefits and administrative costs of providing health care services under this part before any general fund is expended on the costs.