27A-14-14. Public assistance to discharged or released patient.
The secretary of social services shall provide by rules, promulgated pursuant to chapter 1-26, methods whereby a patient shall be assisted in qualifying for all available public assistance benefits provided by the state or federal law.
Source: SL 1975, ch 181, §24; SDCL Supp, §27-4-26.3; SL 1989, ch 21, §107; SL 1991, ch 220, §283.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 27A - Mentally Ill Persons
Chapter 14 - Discharge Of Patients
Section 27A-14-1 - Discretionary discharge of voluntary patient.
Section 27A-14-1.1 - Notification to guardian that inpatient treatment no longer required.
Section 27A-14-1.3 - Release by facility director--Notification to board chairman.
Section 27A-14-1.4 - Leave status--Limit--Reviews and hearings.
Section 27A-14-2 - Discharge of involuntary patient on changed behavior.
Section 27A-14-4 - Notice to county board of provisional discharge--Maximum duration.
Section 27A-14-14 - Public assistance to discharged or released patient.