There is a newer version of the South Dakota Codified Laws
2011 South Dakota Code
Title 58 INSURANCE
Chapter 18. Group And Blanket Health Insurance Policies
§58-18-7.1 Coverage for inpatient treatment of alcoholism to be offered in group policies--Treatment within state included.
SD Codified L § 58-18-7.1 (through 2011) What's This?
58-18-7.1. Coverage for inpatient treatment of alcoholism to be offered in group policies--Treatment within state included. Any insurer which delivers or issues for delivery in this state group accident and sickness insurance policies which provide coverage on an expense incurred basis shall offer, in writing, to include in such group policies or contracts issued or renewed on or after July 1, 1977, coverage for the inpatient treatment of alcoholism in licensed hospitals and residential primary treatment facilities approved by the State of South Dakota which are carrying out an approved program pursuant to diagnosis and recommendation of a doctor of medicine. However, when coverage for inpatient treatment of alcoholism is included in any group policy, such coverage shall include inpatient treatment at any South Dakota approved inpatient alcoholism treatment facility.
Source: SL 1975, ch 314, § 1; SL 1976, ch 314, § 1; SL 1977, ch 411, § 1; SL 1978, ch 362, § 1.
Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. South Dakota may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google
Privacy Policy and
Terms of Service apply.
