After the first six months of the state's fiscal year, additional respite care funding may be authorized for a family after the annual amount allotted to that family has been expended. If funding is available, a family may receive one additional allotment up to the original amount in the following situations:

1. (1) The primary caretaker is hospitalized;
2. (2) A natural disaster has occurred at or near the family's home;
3. (3) The eligible child or eligible adult has developed an unexpected illness or has been hospitalized; or
4. (4) The family will suffer a significant hardship that can be alleviated by respite care.

Source: 40 SDR 102, effective December 3, 2013.

General Authority: SDCL 27B-2-26(6).

Law Implemented: SDCL 27B-2-26(6).