The hospital, physician, health care provider, or nurse is entitled to reimbursement for all reasonable costs associated with obtaining the affidavit of paternity. The Department of Social Services shall establish by rules, promulgated pursuant to chapter 1-26, the amount of reasonable costs, which may not exceed the amount for which federal financial participation is available, and the procedures for claiming such reimbursement from the department.

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 25-8-53

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.

Source: SL 1994, ch 204, § 4.