Terms used in this chapter mean:

1. (1) "Augmentative communication device," equipment used to overcome or ameliorate an individual's inability to communicate due to a disease or medical condition;
2. (2) "Maintenance," servicing performed at routine intervals based on hours of use or calendar days to ensure that equipment is in working order;
3. (3) "Medical equipment," equipment which withstands repeated use, is primarily and customarily used to serve a medical purpose, generally is not useful to a person in the absence of illness or injury, is appropriate for use in the recipient's home;
4. (4) "Medical supplies," health care related items that are consumable or disposable that are required for care of a medical condition. This does not include personal care items (such as deodorants, talcum powders, bath powders, soaps, eyewashes, contact solutions) or oral or injectable over-the-counter drugs and medications; and
5. (5) "Repair," parts and labor necessary to restore a piece of medical equipment to its original working order, but not add-on equipment or enhancements.

Source: 14 SDR 46, effective September 28, 1987; 15 SDR 2, effective July 17, 1988; 16 SDR 239, effective July 9, 1990; 17 SDR 184, effective June 6, 1991; 18 SDR 210, effective June 23, 1992; 24 SDR 11, effective August 4, 1997 ; 44 SDR 94, effective December 4, 2017 .

General Authority: SDCL 28-6-1 (1)(2)(4)(6) .

Law Implemented: SDCL 28-6-1(1)(2)(4)(6).

Prior versions effective: 1997-08-04.