South Dakota Administrative Rules
Title 67 - Department of Social Services
Article 67:16 - Covered medical services
Chapter 67:16:05 - Home health services
Section 67:16:05:05.05 - Respiratory therapy - Limitations

(1) Be medically dependent on a ventilator for life support at least six hours a day and have been dependent for at least 30 consecutive days;

(2) Except for the availability of these respiratory care services at home, would require respiratory care as an inpatient in a hospital, a skilled nursing facility, or an intermediate care facility and would be eligible for long-term nursing care under this article;

(3) Have adequate support services to be cared for at home; and

(4) Wish to be cared for at home.