67:16:01:12Confidential information.

All information concerning applicants and recipients of medical assistance is limited to purposes directly connected with the administration of the medical assistance program and shall be treated as confidential. Information may only be released upon the approval of the patient. No list of names of applicants or recipients shall be published. No materials sent or distributed to applicants, recipients, fiscal agents, or medical providers directly related to the administration of the medical assistance program shall be used for political or commercial purposes.

Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 7 SDR 66, 7 SDR 89, effective July 1, 1981.