South Dakota § 58-1-27 - Transmission of electronic documents--Definitions.

§ 58-1-27. Transmission of electronic documents--Definitions.

Terms used in §§ 58-1-27 to 58-1-39, inclusive, mean:

(1)    "Covered employee," an individual participating in a group health plan who is entitled to notices and documents and who is an employee of the sponsor or policyholder of the group health plan;

(2)    "Covered person," an individual participating in a group health plan who is entitled to notices and documents;

(3)    "Delivered by electronic means:"

(a)    Delivery to an electronic mail address at which a party has consented to receive notices or documents; or

(b)    Posting on an electronic network or site accessible via the internet, mobile application, computer, mobile device, tablet, or any other electronic device, together with separate notice to a party directed to the electronic mail address at which the party consents to receive notice of the posting;

(4)    "Party," any recipient of any notice or document required as part of an insurance transaction, including an applicant, a covered employee, a covered person, an insured, a policyholder, or an annuity contract holder; and

(5)    "Smart device," an electronic device that combines a cell phone with a hand-held computer and that offers internet access and text or electronic mail capabilities.

Source: SL 2014, ch 230, § 1; SL 2023, ch 162, § 1.