Montana Board of Optometry
Due to the evolving COVID-19 situation in Montana, all Montana Department of Labor & Industry offices are closed to the public to protect the health and safety of our clients and staff. Our services are available through remote delivery. We are available to assist customers through our online public portal at EBIZ.MT.GOV/POL (Professional and Occupational Licenses) and EBIZ.MT.GOV (for Permits). For other services, please contact us via email at DLIBSDWEBHELP@MT.GOV or by phone (406) 841-2300.
Attention Licensees - Important Information Regarding Continuing Education for the 2020/2021 Renewal Cycle
The Board of Optometry determined at the August 11th, 2020 board meeting that due to the Covid-19 emergency and the limited availability of in-person CE offerings, the board will not perform a CE audit for the 2020/2021 renewal cycle. Although a CE audit will not be performed, the board acknowledges and recognizes that continuing education is an important part of continued competency and strongly encourages licensees to seek and utilize other methods of course delivery in order to stay up to date with their continuing education.
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COVID-19 Emergency Healthcare Registration
Prescribing and Dispensing Chloroquine and Hydroxychloroquine During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Welcome to the Montana Board of Optometry
The Montana Board of Optometry is pleased to share with you the licensing and regulatory information for optometrists. Within this website you will find information on what is needed to become licensed, verify who is already licensed, and learn the statutory and regulatory requirements if you are licensed. You can also learn of board meetings and agenda topics, see the latest news and view frequently asked questions. You can start your search for information by choosing from board information topics to the left on each tab.
Due to the COVID-19 health emergency, all board meetings will be held by conference call. No outside participants or stakeholders will be allowed access in the building. Please attend by phone.
Medicaid Coverage and Reimbursement Policy for Telemedicine/Telehealth Services During the Montana State of Emegency:
Policy
The Governor's Directive Providing for
Expanded Telehealth
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Attention Licensees New Law in effect July 1, 2015
The new law allows the board and department to suspend licenses of persons who:
- submit fines or fees without sufficient funds in their account,
- fail to meet continuing education or certification requirements as discovered in an audit,
- fail to comply with a final order of the board, or
- fail to respond to correspondence concerning these matters.
You are cautioned to notify the board office of your current contact information or risk having correspondence not delivered to you and your license administratively suspended without further notice or hearing. More information may be found on the FAQ tab.
The Montana Board of Optometry makes every effort to include relevant and current information pertaining to licensing and regulation on our website.
Attention New Law in Effect February 8, 2017 - Addition of a Board Member to the Board of Optometry
SB 70
