Department of Social Services



Medical Services

The effect of the rules will be to update to most recent version of coding manuals, update to reflect a change in federal regulations that allows other licensed practitioners to order home health services and order medical equipment, clarify coverage for medically necessary services with no transportation provided by a ground ambulance, clarify third-party liability and align with the federal Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018, update primary care provider program requirements, and clarify language throughout.

New content is added below as the draft rules move through the rule-making process.






Interim Rules Hearing
Important Dates
Public Hearing:
Comment Deadline:
Interim Rules Committee Hearing:
Filed-Secretary of State:
Rule Effective:
08/25/2020
09/04/2020
09/15/2020
09/16/2020
10/06/2020
Agency Contact: Teresa Schulte mail to: DSSAdminRules@STATE.SD.US