# S.D. Codified Laws § 58-33A-6: Format and content of outline of coverage--"Format" defined--Outline of coverage requirements

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## Section

- **Citation:** S.D. Codified Laws § 58-33A-6
- **Heading:** Format and content of outline of coverage--"Format" defined--Outline of coverage requirements
- **Jurisdiction:** South Dakota
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** SD Code / Title 58 / Chapter 33A / Section 58-33A-6

## Text

The director shall prescribe the general format and content of the outline of coverage required by § 58-33A-5 . The term, format, means style, arrangement, and overall appearance, including such items as the size, color, prominence of type, and the arrangement of text and captions. The term, outline of coverage, includes:

(1) A statement identifying the applicable category or categories of coverage provided by the policy or contract as prescribed by the director;

(2) A description of the principal benefits and coverage provided in the policy or contract;

(3) A statement of the exceptions, reductions, and limitations contained in the policy or contract;

(4) A statement of the renewal provisions including any reservation by the insurer of nonprofit hospital, medical, or dental service association of a right to change premiums; and

(5) A statement that the outline is a summary of the policy or contract issued or applied for and that the policy or contract should be consulted to determine governing contractual provisions.

Nothing in this section prohibits an insurer from incorporating an outline of coverage into other solicitation and policy information documents if the required information is contained in the documents.

Source: SL 1999, ch 240, § 6.

## Nearby sections

- [S.D. Codified Laws § 58-33A-1 Applicability of chapter](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T58_C33A_S58-33A-1.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 58-33A-2 Purpose of chapter](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T58_C33A_S58-33A-2.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 58-33A-3 Advertisement determined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T58_C33A_S58-33A-3.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 58-33A-4 Certain material and communication not deemed to be advertisement](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T58_C33A_S58-33A-4.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 58-33A-5 Outline of coverage to accompany all health insurance policies or subscriber contracts--Acknowledgment of receipt or certificate of delivery](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T58_C33A_S58-33A-5.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 58-33A-6 Format and content of outline of coverage--"Format" defined--Outline of coverage requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T58_C33A_S58-33A-6.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 58-33A-7 Director authorized to promulgate rules--Scope of rules](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T58_C33A_S58-33A-7.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 58-33A-8 Required disclosures to be clear and conspicuous](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T58_C33A_S58-33A-8.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 58-33A-8.1 Disclosure of usual, customary, and reasonable limitation provision required](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T58_C33A_S58-33A-8.1.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 58-33A-9 Buyer's guide and policy summary to be provided to all prospective life insurance purchasers--Illustration in lieu of policy summary--Director authorized to promulgate rules](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T58_C33A_S58-33A-9.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 58-33A-10 Advertisements not to be deceptive or misleading--Standard to be used in determination](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T58_C33A_S58-33A-10.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 58-33A-11 Insurer to maintain file of advertisements--Division may inspect files--Period for which files must be maintained](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T58_C33A_S58-33A-11.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 58-33A-12 Director's prior approval may be required--Other remedies not precluded](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T58_C33A_S58-33A-12.md)
- [S.D. Codified Laws § 58-33A-13 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_SD_T58_C33A_S58-33A-13.md)

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