20:06:40:15.  Permissible methods of crediting coverage -- Alternative method prohibited. A carrier or plan may not use any other methods of crediting prior coverage for purposes of applying any preexisting waiting period other than those expressly permitted in SDCL chapter 58-18 and may not use the alternative method of crediting coverage in 45 C.F.R. § 146.113(c) as published on 62 Fed. Reg. 16,960-16,962 (April 8, 1997).

          Source: 24 SDR 35, effective September 29, 1997.

          General Authority: SDCL 58-18-79.

          Law Implemented: SDCL 58-18-48, 58-18-79.