Section 25-8-53 - Reimbursement of reasonable costs for affidavit of paternity

25-8-53. Reimbursement of reasonable costs for affidavit of paternity.The hospital, physician, health care provider, or nurse is entitled to reimbursement for all reasonable costs associated with obtaining the affidavit of paternity. The Department of Social Services shall establish by rules, promulgated pursuant to chapter 1-26, the amount of reasonable costs, which may not exceed the amount for which federal financial participation is available, and the procedures for claiming such reimbursement from the department. Source: SL 1994, ch 204, §4.