# Mont. Code Ann. § 33-22-1802: 33-22-1802 Purpose

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T33_C22_P18_S33-22-1802

## Section

- **Citation:** Mont. Code Ann. § 33-22-1802
- **Heading:** 33-22-1802 Purpose
- **Jurisdiction:** Montana
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** MT Code / Title 33 / Chapter 22 / Part 18 / Section 33-22-1802

## Text

33-22-1802 . Purpose. (1) This part must be interpreted and construed to effectuate the following express legislative purposes:

(a) to promote the availability of health insurance coverage to small employers regardless of health status or claims experience;

(b) to prevent abusive rating practices;

(c) to require disclosure of rating practices to purchasers;

(d) to establish rules regarding renewability of coverage;

(e) to establish limitations on the use of preexisting condition exclusions;

(f) to provide for the development of basic and standard health benefit plans to be offered to all small employers;

(g) to provide for the establishment of a reinsurance program; and

(h) to improve the overall fairness and efficiency of the small employer health insurance market.

(2) This part is not intended to provide a comprehensive solution to the problem of affordability of health care or health insurance.

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