S.D. Admin. R. 67:16:29:05

Current through Register Vol. 50, page 162, June 24, 2024

Section 67:16:29:05 - Rental or purchase at department's discretion - Ownership of purchased equipment

Covered equipment may be rented or purchased at the discretion of the department. In exercising its discretion, the department shall use the following guidelines to determine the most cost-effective method of payment:

(1) Items required for a short time, such as six months or less, will normally be rented;

(2) Equipment required for longer periods will normally be purchased; and

(3) Equipment costing less than $120 will normally be purchased.

The department may negotiate with any equipment provider to obtain the most cost-effective rental or purchase price for covered equipment requiring prior authorization.

Medical equipment purchased under this chapter becomes the property of the recipient.

S.D. Admin. R. 67:16:29:05

9 SDR 164, effective 6/30/1983; 12 SDR 70, effective 10/31/1985; ownership provision transferred from; 44 SDR 94, effective 12/4/2017

General Authority: SDCL 28-6-1.

Law Implemented: SDCL 28-6-1(1)(2)(4).

Pressure reduction therapy -- Limits, § 67:16:29:02.01. Lymphedema pumps -- Limits, § 67:16:29:02.05. Augmentative communication device -- Modification -- Prior authorization -- Required documentation, § 67:16:29:02.07. Medical equipment -- EPSDT, § 67:16:11:03.18.