46:32:01:05.  Patient unable to pay per diem. If the HSC determines that a patient or legally responsible person does not have the financial resources to pay the per diem, but does have an ability to pay a lesser amount as provided in SDCL 27A-13-9 and 27A-13-10, the HSC shall bill the patient or legally responsible person the lesser amount.

          Source: 26 SDR 64, effective November 16, 1999.

          General Authority:SDCL 27A-4-2, 27A-13-3.2.

          Law Implemented:SDCL 27A-13-3.1, 27A-13-3.2.