S.D. Admin. R. 67:46:10:01

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 51, October 21, 2024

Section 67:46:10:01 - Definitions

Terms used in this chapter mean:

(1) "Chronic renal failure," a phase of renal functional impairment which can no longer be favorably influenced by conservative management and which requires long-term, continuing dialysis or transplantation to maintain life and health;

(2) "Income," any money or in-kind payments before deductions as established in § 67:46:10:05;

(3) "Legally responsible persons," those persons responsible for the support of the applicant or recipient, including the parents of a minor child;

(4) "Program," the South Dakota chronic renal disease program administered by the Department of Social Services;

(5) "Resident," a person residing in South Dakota with an intent to remain or absent from the state for medical purposes but with an intent to return;

(6) "Resource," real or personal property and income owned by the applicant or persons legally responsible for the applicant; and

(7) "Third party payer," any individual; firm; partnership; corporation; company; association; governmental agency, including Medicaid or veterans administration; local fund drive contributions; or any other entity responsible for or otherwise assuming an obligation to provide the payment of all or part of the cost of the medical care and treatment of a person suffering from chronic renal failure.

S.D. Admin. R. 67:46:10:01

2 SDR 88, effective 7/1/1976; 7 SDR 66, 7 SDR 89, effective 7/1/1981; 7 SDR 121, effective 7/2/1981; transferred from

General Authority: SDCL 28-6A-12.

Law Implemented: SDCL 28-6A-2.