The bill proposes the repeal of several provisions related to state assistance for individuals experiencing chronic renal failure in South Dakota. Specifically, it seeks to eliminate sections 28-6A-2, 28-6A-8, 28-6A-10, 28-6A-12, and 28-6A-13 from current law. These sections previously mandated the Department of Social Services to establish a program for the care and treatment of individuals requiring dialysis or transplants, including financial assistance for necessary medical services and equipment. The bill removes the requirement for the department to provide such assistance, which included a cap of $5,000 annually per eligible patient and stipulations regarding the exhaustion of other assistance sources.

Additionally, the bill repeals provisions that allowed the secretary of social services to contract with agencies for assistance in administering the program and to promulgate rules for eligibility, income limitations, and copayment schedules. By removing these sections, the bill effectively eliminates the framework for state support for individuals suffering from chronic renal failure, thereby discontinuing any financial aid or structured assistance that was previously available.

Statutes affected:
Introduced, 12/27/2024: 28-6A-2, 28-6A-8, 28-6A-10, 28-6A-12, 28-6A-13