South Dakota § 58-18B-27 - Modification to exclude certain diseases prohibited.
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§ 58-18B-27. Modification to exclude certain diseases prohibited.
No small employer carrier may modify a health benefit plan with respect to a small employer or any eligible employee or dependent through riders, endorsements, or otherwise, to restrict or exclude coverage for certain diseases or medical conditions otherwise covered by the health benefit plan. A small employer carrier may not establish rules for eligibility for any individual to enroll under a plan, including continued eligibility, based on health status-related factors which include health status, medical condition, claims experience, receipt of health care, medical history, genetic information, evidence of insurability, including conditions arising out of acts of domestic violence, and disability.
Source: SL 1995, ch 281, § 22; SL 1997, ch 289, § 18; SL 1998, ch 289, § 17.
Source: official South Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 58-18B-27 ("Modification to exclude certain diseases prohibited.") is part of the South Dakota Codified Laws, the codified statutory law of South Dakota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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