An ICF/IID shall have a written grievance procedure whereby the person supported, the parents if the person is under 18 years of age, a guardian or advocate, if any, may grieve a decision or action by the ICF/IID that affects the person in the areas of eligibility, modification, or termination of services or supports. The ICF/IID must provide assistance to the person in submitting a grievance if requested.

Source: 26 SDR 96, effective January 24, 2000; 27 SDR 63, effective December 31, 2000; 37 SDR 69, effective October 18, 2010; 40 SDR 122, effective January 8, 2014.

General Authority: SDCL 27B-2-26(4)

Law Implemented: SDCL 27B-8-52 , 42 C.F.R. § 483.420 (October 1, 2002).