2013 South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 58 - INSURANCE
Chapter 17H - Utilization Review And Benefit Determinations
§ 58-17H-35 Registration of utilization review organizations--Required information.

58-17H-35. Registration of utilization review organizations--Required information. Any utilization review organization which engages in utilization review activities in this state shall register with the Division of Insurance prior to conducting business in this state. The registration shall be in a format prescribed by the director. In prescribing the form or in carrying out other functions required by §§ 58-17H-35 to 58-17H-39, inclusive, the director shall consult with the secretary if applicable. The director or the secretary may require that the following information be submitted:

(1) Information relating to its actual or anticipated activities in this state;

(2) The status of any accreditation designation it holds or has sought;

(3) Information pertaining to its place of business, officers, and directors;

(4) Qualifications of review staff; and

(5) Any other information reasonable and necessary to monitor its activities in this state. (SL 2012, ch 239, § 1 provides: "The provisions of chapter 219 of the 2011 Session Laws shall be deemed repealed if the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Pub. L. No. 111-148, 124 Stat. 119 (2010), as amended by the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, Pub. L. No. 111-152, 124 Stat. 1029 (2010) is found to be unconstitutional in its entirety by a final decision of a federal court of competent jurisdiction and all appeals exhausted or time for appeals elapsed.")
Source: SL 2011, ch 219, § 60.