South Dakota Administrative Rules
Title 46 - Department of Human Services
Article 46:30 - Rehabilitation services
Chapter 46:30:08 - Cochlear implants
Section 46:30:08:01 - Definitions

(1) "Applicant," a parent or legal guardian of an individual less than 21 years of age or an individual less than 21 years of age;

(2) "Cochlear implant," a surgically implanted device that assists an individual with severe and profound hearing loss to hear sounds;

(3) "Division," the Division of Rehabilitation Services, a division of the Department of Human Services;

(4) "Initial mapping," the fitting of the external parts of the implant device and programming of the device;

(5) "Profound hearing loss," a hearing impairment of 91dBHL or more;

(6) "Severe hearing loss," a hearing impairment of 71dBHL to 90dBHL;

(7) "Telecommunication fund for the deaf," a fund comprised of the deposit of access fees imposed on local exchange service lines, cellular telephones, and radio pager devices. These funds are used for telecommunication for deaf, severely hearing impaired, and speech impaired individuals.