58-39-9. Care provided by noncontracting dentist--Contracting dentist unavailable.
If at any time that the subscriber or certificate holder is entitled to dental service no dentist is available or in case of emergency or expediency, the dental service corporation shall provide such care by dentists who have not contracted with such corporation to such extent as the subscriber or certificate holder is entitled to under his certificate, and at the same rate and for the same fees as is provided for care by noncontracting dentists, but not to exceed the limitation provided for in the certificate. If there is no contracting dentist acceptable to the subscriber, said corporation shall pay the subscriber for care provided by a dentist of the subscriber's own choosing who has not contracted with the corporation to the extent and in such amounts as are provided by the contract for dental care.
Source: SL 1966, ch 111, ch 30, ยง5.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Chapter 39 - Nonprofit Dental Service Plans
Section 58-39-1 - Incorporators, number required--Purpose of incorporation.
Section 58-39-3 - Members and directors.
Section 58-39-4 - Board of directors--Minimum number--Qualifications--Selection--Term of office.
Section 58-39-5 - License to issue contracts required--Violation as misdemeanor.
Section 58-39-6 - Application for license--Form and contents--Documents accompanying.
Section 58-39-7 - Issuance of license--Matters considered by director.
Section 58-39-8 - Contracts with subscribers--Rates charged for services--Approval by director.
Section 58-39-9 - Care provided by noncontracting dentist--Contracting dentist unavailable.
Section 58-39-10 - Practice of dentistry not authorized by chapter.
Section 58-39-11 - Expenses of acquisition and administration--Control by director.
Section 58-39-12 - Permitted investments.
Section 58-39-13 - Foreign corporation--Transaction of business in state.
Section 58-39-14 - Annual statement of financial condition--Filing--Verification--Form and contents.
Section 58-39-15 - Investigation and examination by director--Cost borne by corporation .
Section 58-39-16 - Exemption from other insurance laws, exceptions--Fees and taxation as insurers.
Section 58-39-16.1 - Assignment of benefits provisions applicable.