The fund created by § 49-31-50 may only be used for the following devices and services:
- (1) Cost of implant surgery for one or both ears;
- (2) Cost of two implant devices;
- (3) Surgeon's usual and customary fee;
- (4) Hospital's usual and customary fee;
- (5) Anesthesiologist's usual and customary fee;
- (6) Cost of initial mapping; and
- (7) Cost of follow-up mappings completed within one year after surgery or up to a maximum of 12.
Source: 32 SDR 32, effective August 29, 2005; 34 SDR 179, effective December 24, 2007.
General Authority: SDCL 49-31-50.2.
Law Implemented: SDCL 49-31-50 , 49-31-50.1 , 49-31-51.