Nursing Facility Utilization Fee (NFBT)

Nursing Facilities in Montana pay a utilization fee for each inpatient bed day.

An inpatient bed day is a day of inpatient care provided by a nursing facility and includes:

  • Each day a resident is in the facility receiving nursing care including the day admitted and day of the resident's death
  • A bed held for a resident while the resident is on temporary leave from the facility.

Fees

Montana charges $15.30 per inpatient bed day.


Reporting and Payment Options


Due Dates

Reports and payments are due the last of of the month following the calendar quarter:

  • First Quarter: April 30
  • Second Quarter: July 31
  • Third Quarter: October 31
  • Fourth Quarter: January 31

Penalties and Interest

The Nursing Facility Utilization Fee (NFBT) is subject to uniform penalties and interest.


Revenue Distribution

Revenue collected for Nursing Facility Bed Fees goes to:

  • $2.80 to the state General Fund
  • $12.50 to a state special revenue fund

Related Laws

Contact Information

For more information, please contact the Department’s Business Tax Unit.

Phone
(406) 444-6900
Email
DORBitBTU@mt.gov