South Dakota Administrative Rules
Title 67 - Department of Social Services
Article 67:16 - Covered medical services
Chapter 67:16:29 - Medical equipment
Section 67:16:29:01 - Definitions

(1) "Medical equipment," equipment which withstands repeated use, is primarily and customarily used to serve a medical purpose, generally is not useful to a person in the absence of illness or injury, is appropriate for use in the recipients home;

(2) "Medical supplies" health care related items that are consumable or disposable that are required for care of a medical condition. This does not include personal care items (such as deodorants, talcum powders, bath powders, soaps, eyewashes, contact solutions) or oral or injectable over-the-counter drugs and medications;

(3) "Repair," parts and labor necessary to restore a piece of medical equipment to its original working order, but not add-on equipment or enhancements;