Uniform Health Care Information Act (providers not subject to HIPAA)
MT UHCIAMontana's Uniform Health Care Information Act protects patient health information held by providers not covered by HIPAA, limiting disclosure without written patient authorization and giving patients rights to see, copy and correct their records. A 2025 amendment extends its confidentiality rules to mental health and substance-use apps and websites.
Jurisdiction
Montana
Jurisdiction Type
state
Country
United States
Effective Date
10/1/1987
Enforcing Authority
Attorney General or county attorney (civil, 50-16-552); private plaintiffs (50-16-553)
Fines Under This Regulation
0
Total Fine Amount (USD)
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