§ 50-29-02 — Duties of the department

1. The department shall:
a. Prepare, submit, and implement the plan that includes determinations of eligibility,
based on modified adjusted gross income methodologies as required in section
1396a(e)(14) of the United States Code;
b. Supervise the administration of the children's health insurance program;
c. Adopt rules and regulations as necessary to qualify for any federal funds
available under this chapter;
d. Report to the legislative management, as requested, regarding enrollment
statistics, program costs, and any operational updates; and
e. Administer funds appropriated or made available to the department for the
purpose of carrying out the provisions of this chapter.
2. Within the limits of legislative appropriation, the department may submit state plans
and may seek appropriate waivers of the requirements of the federal statutes or
regulations as authorized by federal law.