The State Mental Health Authority or State Intellectual Disability Authority shall conduct a Level II review to determine whether a medicaid-certified nursing facility, specialized services, or both, is appropriate for an individual.

The individual must be reviewed for appropriateness of placement, regardless of the source of payment for the nursing facility services. A determination must be made whether the individual requires the level of services provided by the facility, and whether or not an individual can benefit from specialized services.

Source: 52 SDR 41, effective October 27, 2025 .

General Authority: SDCL 1-36-25 .

Law Implemented: SDCL 28-6-1 .