The following populations of caregivers are eligible to receive caregiver support:

1. (1) Primary caregivers providing care to an individual at least 60 years of age who is frail as defined in § 67:40:20:01;
2. (2) Primary caregivers providing care to an individual of any age who has Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder with neurological or organic brain dysfunction;
3. (3) Grandparent or nonparent relative caregiver 55 years of age and older providing care to a child under age 18;
4. (4) Grandparent or relative caregiver 55 years of age and older providing care to adults age 18-59 with a severe disability; or

5. (5) Primary caregivers providing care to an individual at least 18 years of age with a disability.

   The individual receiving care shall be assessed using the department's standard assessment. The primary caregiver shall be assessed to determine the level of support necessary to maintain the caregiver in the caregiving role. Assessments are conducted at least once every 12 months.

   The department shall consider the individual's ability to complete the tasks necessary to live safely at home, the ability to cooperate with the individual care plan, and whether other resources are available to provide the needed services.

Source: 40 SDR 122, effective January 7, 2014.

General Authority: SDCL 28-1-45.

Law Implemented: SDCL 28-1-44.