If the HSC determines that a patient or legally responsible person does not have the financial resources to pay the itemized costs, the per diem, or a lesser amount, the HSC shall assess the patient's account to the state after payments by the county of the patient's residence have been applied to the patient's account.
S.D. Admin. R. 46:32:01:06
General Authority: SDCL 27A-4-2, 27A-13-3.2.
Law Implemented: SDCL 27A-13-3.1, 27A-13-3.2.