South Dakota Administrative Rules
Title 67 - Department of Social Services
Article 67:62 - Mental Health
Chapter 67:62:15 - Preadmission screening and resident reviews
Section 67:62:15:09 - Determination of specialized mental health services

If the department determines that the individual requires Medicaid certified swing bed or nursing facility services, the department shall also determine whether the individual may benefit from mental health services.

If the department determines that an individual requires both Medicaid certified swing bed or nursing facility services and specialized mental health services as defined in subdivision 67:62:15:01(5), the facility may admit or retain the individual and the state shall provide or arrange for the provision of the specialized mental health services needed by the individual in the Medicaid certified swing bed or nursing facility.

If the department determines that the individual does not require Medicaid certified swing bed or nursing facility services, but may benefit from mental health services, the department shall provide the individual with information regarding service options.

General Authority: SDCL 1-36-25(4).

Law Implemented: SDCL 1-36-25(4).