Medical assistance may begin as early as the first day of the third month prior to the month of application for Aid to Families With Dependent Children (AFDC) in accordance with § 67:46:01:03. Determination of AFDC eligibility for possible retroactive medical assistance must be in accordance with the guidelines established in chapters 67:12:01, 67:12:04, and 67:12:05.

Source: 1 SDR 53, effective January 22, 1975; 4 SDR 60, effective March 26, 1978; 7 SDR 66, 7 SDR 89, 7 SDR 120, effective July 1, 1981 ; 51 SDR 52, effective November 11, 2024 .

General Authority: SDCL 28-6-1 .

Law Implemented: SDCL 28-6- 1 .

Prior versions effective: 1981-07-01.