South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 88 - DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS
Article 7 - APPEAL PROCEDURES
Section 88-715 - Appeal Procedures

(1) Step 1: Written Appeal: When an appeal is desired by the applicant, a signed and dated written appeal of the denial must be made within 30 calendar days from the date of the written correspondence from DDSN which communicates the eligibility decision of the Department. The appeal must state the reason(s) the denial was in error, and include any additional supporting information. The appeal shall be made by letter: South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs- Appeals, 3440 Harden Street Extension, Columbia, South Carolina 29203 or email: appeals@ddsn.sc.gov sent to the State Director of the Department. Reasonable accommodations to assist with communication will be provided upon request.

(2) Step 2: Review: Upon receipt of the appeal, all information shall be reviewed by the State Director using the eligibility criteria as set forth in the Department's regulation addressing "Eligibility". If the State Director determines new evaluation data is needed, no decision shall be made until this data is received. The applicant shall be notified that the new evaluation is needed within 30 business days of receipt of the written appeal.

(3) Step 3: Decision: A written decision shall be provided to the applicant within 30 business days of receipt of the written appeal or receipt of the new evaluation data. In accordance with S.C. Code § 44-20 430, the decision of the State Director is final.

(1) Step 1: Written Appeal: When an appeal is desired by the person eligible for services from the Department, a signed and dated written appeal of a decision to deny, suspend, reduce or terminate a service solely state-funded by the Department shall be made within 30 business days of the notification of the decision. The appeal shall state the reason(s) the denial/suspension/reduction/termination was in error including any additional supporting information. The appeal shall be made by letter: South Carolina Department of Disabilities and Special Needs- Appeals, 3440 Harden Street Extension, Columbia, South Carolina 29203 or email: appeals@ddsn.sc.gov sent to the State Director of the Department. Reasonable accommodations to assist with communication will be provided upon request.

(2) Step 2: Review: Upon receipt of the appeal, all available information shall be reviewed by the State Director.

(3) Step 3: Decision: A written decision shall be provided to the person eligible for services within 30 business days of receipt of the written appeal. The decision of the State Director shall be final.