South Dakota Administrative Rules
Title 46 - Department of Human Services
Article 46:11 - Developmental disabilities
Chapter 46:11:09 - Family support waiver services
Section 46:11:09:09 - Waiting list
Current through Register Vol. 51, page 43, September 23, 2024
If a waiting list develops, the division shall assign a level of priority for applicants to the waiver. The first level is priority status, which is reserved for individuals who are at significant risk. An individual at significant risk is one under any of the following circumstances:
(1) Whose health, welfare, or safety is in jeopardy;
(2) Who is at imminent risk of being institutionalized; or
(3) Who is institutionalized.
Any other individual shall be placed in the second level, which is applicant status.
An individual in priority status shall be placed at the top of the waiting list and receive services on a first come, first serve basis.
An individual in applicant status shall receive services on a first come, first serve basis, but only after those in priority status.
General Authority: SDCL 27B-2-26.
Law Implemented: SDCL 27B-2-26(3)(4)(9).
