South Dakota Administrative Rules
Title 67 - Department of Social Services
Article 67:16 - Covered medical services
Chapter 67:16:48 - Treatment for substance use disorders
Section 67:16:48:14 - Recognizing a tribal program as a participating provider

(1) A written request from the tribal chairman to the secretary of the department requesting permission for the program to provide services to a recipient under this chapter;

(2) A copy of the last onsite review conducted by Indian Health Services that indicates the program obtained the minimum points necessary to provide services for the level of care being provided;

(3) A written statement signed by the program director that states the program has met the minimum national or applicable state or Indian Health Services' standards for the level of care provided and a statement that the program is in good standing with Indian Health Services;

(4) A copy of the contract the tribe has with Indian Health Services under the provisions of Pub. L. 93-638 (the Indian Self-Determination Act), effective January 4, 1975; and

(5) A copy of the signed provider agreement between the Department and the tribe.

The division may not recognize a tribal program as a participating provider until the division is in possession of all the documentation required in this section. Recognition of a tribal program is subject to annual review and approval by the division.