South Dakota Administrative Rules
Title 67 - Department of Social Services
Article 67:46 - Eligibility for medical services
Chapter 67:46:02 - Application for long-term care
Section 67:46:02:01 - Definitions
Current through Register Vol. 50, page 114, March 25, 2024
Terms used in this chapter mean:
(1) "Long-term care," continuing 24-hour service in a medical, nursing, or intermediate care facility, assisted living facility, or adult foster home; participation in the home and community-based service programs under chapters 67:44:03 and 67:54:04; and
(2) "Application," the action by which an individual completes the department's application form for long-term care assistance or medical assistance. An application is not an inquiry, which is simply a request for information about eligibility requirements for long-term care assistance or medical assistance. An inquiry may be followed by an application.
General Authority: SDCL 28-6-1.
Law Implemented: SDCL 28-6-1.