24.5.314 ARM ADJUDICATION OF INTERIM BENEFIT CLAIMS UNDER 39-71-610, MCA

 

Montana Health Network v. Graham [12/5/02] 2002 MTWCC 61 Unless formal hearing is requested the Workers' Compensation Court will resolve requests for interim benefits under section 39-71-610, MCA, benefits on an expedited, informal basis, typically by telephone conference with counsel. ARM 24.5.314.

Liberty Northwest Ins.. v. L. Thompson [8/31/00] 2000 MTWCC 53 In ruling on a request for interim benefits, the Court looks to three factors: (1) whether there is a strong prima facie case on the merits; (2) financial need; and (3) duration of previous benefits. Where there are conflicting medical opinions, one supporting claimant, the first factor is satisfied.