South Dakota Administrative Rules
Title 67 - Department of Social Services
Article 67:16 - Covered medical services
Chapter 67:16:29 - Medical equipment
Section 67:16:29:07 - Rate of payment

(1) The manufacturer and dealer warranty;

(2) Any cost associated with assembling an item or part used for the assembly of an item;

(3) Any adjustment and modification required within 90 days of the dispensing date for purchases or during the total rental period, except those due to a major change in the recipients condition;

(4) Instruction to the recipient in the safe use of the medical equipment;

(5) Cost of delivery to the recipients residence and, when appropriate, to the room in which the item will be used; and

(6) Cost of return to the provider if rented.

Payment for supplies necessary for the effective use or proper functioning of covered medical equipment is 90 percent of the provider's usual and customary charge or the fee established on the department's fee schedule website.

Payment for equipment maintenance and repairs is the lesser of the provider's usual and customary charge or the purchase price of a new piece of equipment. Purchase price is established according to this section.

Payment may not exceed billed charges.

The equipment and associated rates of payment are subject to review and amendment under the provisions of § 67:16:01:28.