S.D. Codified Laws § 24-15A-58 (2026)
An inmate may not be released on compassionate parole if the inmate meets the eligibility requirements of a medically indigent person under the provisions of chapter 28-13. An inmate may not be released on compassionate parole, unless the inmate's release plan ensures the inmate's health care expenses will be paid either by the inmate or a third party payer including Medicare, Medicaid, Indian Health Service, veteran's assistance, or private insurance.
Source: SL 2018, ch 154 , § 4.