South Dakota Administrative Rules
Title 67 - Department of Social Services
Article 67:45 - Nursing facility level of care and claims
Chapter 67:45:01 - Level of care
Section 67:45:01:02 - Department of Human Services to determine level of care classification
Current through Register Vol. 50, page 114, March 25, 2024
The Department of Human Services must determine if the individual requesting long-term care assistance under article 67:46 requires care. The need for care is established by reviewing the individual's medical, nursing, and social needs. Consideration shall be given to those alternative services available for the individual in the community. Based on an individual's assessed needs, the Department of Human Services shall assign one of the following level of care classifications:
(1) Nursing facility level of care classification;
(2) Intermediate level of care classification; or
(3) Self-care level of care classification.
General Authority: SDCL 28-6-1.
Law Implemented: SDCL 28-6-1.
___Payment limits -- Level of care classification, § 67:45:02:02.
___ Redetermination of level of care classification, § 67:45:01:08.
