The Department of Human Services and the Department of Social Services may receive and disburse from social security benefits, retirement annuities, and such other funds as may accrue to patients in residence at institutions under jurisdiction of the departments. Such disbursement shall be made for the benefit of the patient.
S.D. Codified Laws § 1-36A-1.23
Disbursements accruing to and for benefit of patients
Source: SL 1989, ch 21, § 23; SL 2011, ch 1 (Ex
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