S.D. Codified Laws § 58-1-27

Current through the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 58-1-27 - Transmission of electronic documents-Definitions

Terms used in §§ 58-1-27 to 58-1-39, inclusive, mean:

(1) "Covered employee," an individual participating in a group health plan who is entitled to notices and documents and who is an employee of the sponsor or policyholder of the group health plan;
(2) "Covered person," an individual participating in a group health plan who is entitled to notices and documents;
(3) "Delivered by electronic means:"
(a) Delivery to an electronic mail address at which a party has consented to receive notices or documents; or
(b) Posting on an electronic network or site accessible via the internet, mobile application, computer, mobile device, tablet, or any other electronic device, together with separate notice to a party directed to the electronic mail address at which the party consents to receive notice of the posting;
(4) "Party," any recipient of any notice or document required as part of an insurance transaction, including an applicant, a covered employee, a covered person, an insured, a policyholder, or an annuity contract holder; and
(5) "Smart device," an electronic device that combines a cell phone with a hand-held computer and that offers internet access and text or electronic mail capabilities.

SDCL 58-1-27

SL 2014, ch 230, §1; SL 2023, ch 162, §1.
Amended by S.L. 2023, ch. 162,s. 1, eff. 7/1/2023.
Added by S.L. 2014, ch. 230,s. 1, eff. 7/1/2014.