If the HSC determines that a patient or legally responsible person does not have the financial resources to pay the itemized costs, the per diem, or a lesser amount, the HSC shall assess the patient's account to the state after payments by the county of the patient's residence have been applied to the patient's account.

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.