An applicant may appeal the division's decision regarding ineligibility for the services provided pursuant to this chapter. An applicant dissatisfied with the division's determination regarding eligibility of services may request a fair hearing pursuant to SDCL chapter 1-26 by notifying the Department of Human Services in writing within 30 days of receipt of the division's decision.

Nothing in this section may be construed as indicating that the Department of Human Services will pay for legal fees for representing an applicant or provider at a fair hearing pursuant to this section.

Source: 32 SDR 32, effective August 29, 2005; 34 SDR 179, effective December 24, 2007.

General Authority: SDCL 49-31-50.2.

Law Implemented: SDCL 49-31-50 , 49-31-50.1 , 49-31-51.