Department of Social Services



Medical Services - Substance Use Disorders


The effects of the rules will be to implement the appropriation for substance use disorder treatment for all Medicaid adults. The rule change also updates definitions, repeals duplicative language, clarifies prior authorization and coverage criteria related to treatment for substance use disorders.

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







Important Dates
Public Hearing:
Comment Deadline:
Interim Rules Committee Hearing:
Filed-Secretary of State:
Rule Effective:
05/14/2018
05/24/2018
06/04/2018
06/11/2018
07/01/2018
Agency Contact: Teresa Schulte mail to: DSSAdminRules@STATE.SD.US