67 : 16 : 48 : 14 . Recognizing a tribal program as a participating provider. A tribal substance use disorder treatment program seeking to participate as a provider under the provisions of this chapter shall submit all of the following information to the division:

1. (1) A written request from the tribal chairman to the secretary of the Department requesting permission for the program to provide services to a recipient under this chapter;
2. (2) A copy of the last onsite review conducted by Indian Health Service that indicates the program obtained the minimum points necessary to provide services for the level of care being provided;
3. (3) A written statement signed by the program director that states the program has met the minimum national or applicable state or Indian Health Service standards for the level of care provided, and a statement that the program is in good standing with Indian Health Services;
4. (4) A copy of the contract the tribe has with Indian Health Service pursuant to the provisions of Pub. L. 93-638 (the Indian Self-Determination Act), effective January 4, 1975; and

5. (5) A copy of the signed provider agreement between the Department and the tribe.

   The division may not recognize a tribal program as a participating provider until the division is in possession of all the documentation required in this section. Recognition of a tribal program is subject to annual review and approval by the division.

Source: 43 SDR 80 , effective December 5, 2016 ; 44 SDR 192, effective July 2, 2018.

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

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

Prior versions effective: 2016-12-05.