Any patient admitted to the HSC must complete a financial statement. The HSC shall use the financial statement to determine the patient's ability to pay. The HSC shall categorize the gross income of the patient as a percent of the current federal poverty level to determine the patient's ability to pay.

Source: 26 SDR 64, effective November 16, 1999.

General Authority: SDCL 27A-4-2 , 27A-13-3.2.

Law Implemented: SDCL 27A-13-3.1 , 27A-13-3.2.