An individual is eligible for hospice services if the following conditions are met:

1. (1) The individual has a written statement from a physician or other licensed practitioner that specifies that the individual is terminally ill; and
2. (2) The individual is eligible for medical assistance under this article.

Source: 37 SDR 127, effective December 27, 2010; 44 SDR 94, effective December 4, 2017.

General Authority: SDCL 28-6-1(1).

Law Implemented: SDCL 28-6-1(1).

Prior versions effective: 2010-12-27.