BEFORE THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES OF THE

STATE OF MONTANA

TO: All Interested Persons

1. On May 10, 2007, the Department of Public Health and Human Services published MAR Notice No. 37-403 pertaining to the proposed amendment of the above-stated rule, at page 581 of the 2007 Montana Administrative Register, issue number 9.

2. The department has amended ARM 37.12.401 as proposed.

3. The department has thoroughly considered all commentary received. The comments received and the department's response to each follow:

COMMENT #1: A commentor asked when the new pricing for lab tests would be effective.

RESPONSE: The new pricing will be effective on the first day following publication of this final notice of adoption of the revised laboratory fees in the Montana Administrative Register. The prices will take effect on July 6, 2007.

/s/ Denise Pizzini                                                        /s/ John Chappuis for

Rule Reviewer                                                             Director, Public Health and

                                                                                      Human Services

Certified to the Secretary of State June 25, 2007.