62-2-12. Small claims procedure for medical expense claims.
The department shall establish a small claims procedure for medical expense claims not exceeding eight thousand dollars. The procedure may only be used for a medical expense claim incurred after the department has held a hearing and has adjudicated the underlying injury as compensable or after the department has approved an agreement as to compensation or a memorandum of payment for permanent partial disability.
Source: SL 2006, ch 271, ยง1.
Structure South Dakota Codified Laws
Title 62 - Workers' Compensation
Chapter 02 - Administration Of Title
Section 62-2-5 - Enforcement of title--Rules promulgation.
Section 62-2-6 - Investigations--Subpoena of witnesses and records.
Section 62-2-10.1 - Contents of advisory council annual report.
Section 62-2-11 - Posting safety information.
Section 62-2-12 - Small claims procedure for medical expense claims.
Section 62-2-13 - Promulgation of rules regarding small claims procedure.
Section 62-2-14 - Initiation of claim.
Section 62-2-15 - Notice to party claimed against.
Section 62-2-16 - Setoff or counterclaim.
Section 62-2-19 - Release and disclosure of medical records.
Section 62-2-21 - Representation by counsel or agent--Fee for services.