S.D. Codified Laws § 58-18-45.1

Current through the 2024 Legislative Session

Section 58-18-45.1 - Anesthesia and hospital or ambulatory surgery center charges for dental care to be covered for certain persons

Any health benefit plan as defined by § 58-18-42 shall cover anesthesia and hospital or ambulatory surgery center charges for dental care provided to a covered person who:

(1) Is a child under age five; or

(2) If determined by a licensed physician, is severely disabled, has a developmental disability, or otherwise has a medical condition that places the person at serious medical risk.

The coverage applies regardless of whether the services are provided in a hospital, ambulatory surgery center, or a dental office. A health carrier may require prior authorization in the same manner that prior authorization is required for other covered diseases or conditions.

SDCL 58-18-45.1

SL 1999, ch 248, §3; SL 2018, ch 279, §2, eff. Jan. 1, 2019.

Amended by S.L. 2018, ch. 279,s. 2, eff. 7/1/2018.