For a service to be covered, a recipient must present the recipient's medical assistance identification card to a provider before obtaining the service. Failure to present the card is cause for payment denial. Payment for such denied service becomes the responsibility of the recipient.

Cross-References: Recipient responsible for payment of noncovered services, § 67:16:39:04; Primary care case management services, § 67:16:39:10.

Source: 20 SDR 135, effective February 22, 1994.

General Authority: SDCL 28-6-1.

Law Implemented: SDCL 28-6-1.