HB1043EnactedAppropriations
make an appropriation to reimburse health care professionals who have complied with the requirements for rural recruitment assistance programs, and to declare an emergency.
South Dakota is spending $1.35 million to reimburse healthcare workers—including family physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners—who completed requirements under the state's rural recruitment assistance programs. The Department of Health will verify that these medical professionals met all program requirements before approving reimbursement payments. The bill declares this spending an emergency matter so the reimbursements can take effect immediately.