The secretary may provide for reimbursement to the covered party for third-party claims arising from a release if the covered party has a legal obligation to pay or, through a settlement agreement negotiated by the third-party administrator or the secretary, is required to pay compensation damages under this chapter.

Source: 18 SDR 62, effective October 10, 1991; 23 SDR 220, effective June 25, 1997.

General Authority: SDCL 34A-13-16 , 34A-13-40 , 34A-13-42.

Law Implemented: SDCL 34A-13-40 , 34A-13-41.