South Dakota § 58-18-7.12 - Conditions for continuation.

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§ 58-18-7.12. Conditions for continuation.

Subject to the conditions set forth for continuation in §§ 58-18-7 to 58-18-7.11, inclusive, a qualified beneficiary may continue coverage for a total of thirty-six months under the following conditions:

(1)    If at the death of the employee or member, the qualified beneficiary's coverage under the group policy terminates by reason of such death;

(2)    If a qualified beneficiary ceases to be a qualified family member under the group policy, while the employee or member remains insured under the policy;

(3)    Any medicare ineligible qualified beneficiary of a current employee;

(4)    The qualified beneficiary of an employee who is eligible for medicare; or

(5)    Divorce or legal separation of employee.

Source: SL 1984, ch 326, § 8; SL 1988, ch 400, § 2; SL 1989, ch 433, § 10; SL 2001, ch 280, § 13.

Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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