20:06:55:11.  Applicability. Except for those coverages that are excepted benefits pursuant to SDCL subdivision 58-17-69(13), §§ 20:06:55:01 to 20:06:55:08, inclusive, apply to any plan of individual health insurance coverage and to any health benefit plan subject to the provisions of SDCL 58-17-66 to 58-17-87, inclusive.

          Sections 20:06:55:01 to 20:06:55:10, inclusive, apply to any employer based health plan, including any health benefit plan subject to the provisions of SDCL 58-18-42. This chapter does not apply to self funded plans preempted from state regulation pursuant to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974.

          Source: 37 SDR 63, effective September 23, 2010; 37 SDR 111, effective December 7, 2010.

          General Authority: SDCL 58-17-87, 58-18-79.

          Law Implemented: SDCL 58-17-87, 58-18-51.1, 58-18-79.