20:06:58:02.  Parity requirements with respect to aggregate lifetime and annual dollar limits. A group health plan, or heath insurance coverage offered by an issuer in connection with a group health plan, that provides medical or surgical benefits and mental health or substance use disorder benefits must comply with § 20:06:58:03, 20:06:58:04, or 20:06:58:06. However, §§ 20:06:58:01 to 20:06:58:45, inclusive, do not apply if a plan, or health insurance coverage, satisfies the requirements of § 20:06:58:32 or § 20:06:58:34, relative to exemptions for small employers and for increased costs.

          Source: 41 SDR 93, effective December 3, 2014.

          General Authority: SDCL 58-17-87, 58-18-79, 58-18-79(15).

          Law Implemented: SDCL 58-17-87, 58-18-79, 58-18-80.