South Dakota Administrative Rules
Title 67 - Department of Social Services
Article 67:16 - Covered medical services
Chapter 67:16:29 - Medical equipment
Section 67:16:29:03 - Maintenance and repair of medical equipment

(1) The item is covered by South Dakota Medicaid;

(2) The recipients condition meets the coverage criteria for the item; and

(3) The item is owned by the recipient.

Payment for the maintenance and repair of medical equipment is not allowed if the equipment is owned by the nursing facility or someone other than the recipient.

The cost of repair may not exceed the purchase price of the new item. The cost of a repair to medical equipment that is under a warranty is not eligible for payment if the repair is covered by warranty. Providers must keep a copy of the warranty. The warranty must be provided upon request of the department. Repairs or maintenance due to malicious damage or culpable neglect shall be referred to the Department for review.