A group health plan or health insurance issuer that, based on the certification described under § 20:06:58:36, qualifies for an exemption under §§ 20:06:58:34 to 20:06:58:43, inclusive, and elects to implement the exemption, must notify participants and beneficiaries covered under the plan, the director, and the appropriate state agencies of such election.

Source: 41 SDR 93, effective December 3, 2014.

General Authority: SDCL 58-17-87 , 58-18-79 , 58-18-79(15).

Law Implemented: SDCL 58-17-87 , 58-18-79 , 58-18-80.