South Dakota Administrative Rules
Title 67 - Department of Social Services
Article 67:40 - Office of adult services and aging
Chapter 67:40:19 - Home and community-based services
Section 67:40:19:02 - Eligibility determination - Assessment
Current through Register Vol. 50, page 114, March 25, 2024
An individual may receive necessary services under this chapter if the individual is age 60 or older or age 18 or older with a disability.
The department shall assess an individual's need for services and shall reassess the individual's condition and the continued need for services at least once every 12 months. The department shall consider the individual's ability to complete the tasks necessary to live safely at home, the ability to cooperate and follow the individual care plan, and whether other resources are available to provide the needed services. The assessment must also consider information provided about the individual in the following areas:
(1) Health status;
(2) Social resources;
(3) Home environment;
(4) Activities of daily living;
(5) Instrumental activities of daily living; and
(6) Economic resources.
General Authority: SDCL 28-1-45.
Law Implemented: SDCL 28-1-44.
