Any person may apply for medical assistance, and assistance shall be furnished with reasonable promptness to those who are eligible. Source: SL 1966, ch 191 , § 4 (1); SL 1981, ch 199 , § 32.
Opportunity provided to apply for assistance--Assistance furnished promptly
SDCL § 28-6-5, under MEDICAL SERVICES TO THE INDIGENT.
SDCL § 28-6-5