If an assessment of the individual indicates waiver services are applicable, the department must determine if the individual requesting long-term care assistance under article 67:46 is in need of care. The need for care is established by reviewing the individual's medical, nursing, and social needs. The department shall also consider alternative services available for the individual in the community. Based on an individual's needs, the department shall assign one of the following:

1. (1) Nursing facility level of care classification;
2. (2) Intermediate level of care classification; or

3. (3) Self-care level of care classification.

   Cross References:

   Redetermination of level of care classification, § 67:45:01:08.

   Payment limits -- Level of care classification, § 67:45:02:02.

Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 1 SDR 30, effective October 13, 1974; 2 SDR 71, effective April 29, 1976; 7 SDR 66, 7 SDR 89, effective July 1, 1981; 10 SDR 79, effective February 1, 1984; transferred from § 67:16:04:03 , 18 SDR 67, effective October 13, 1991; 27 SDR 32, effective October 11, 2000 ; 51 SDR 13, effective August 12, 2024 .

General Authority: SDCL 28-6-1 .

Law Implemented: SDCL 28-6-1 .

Prior versions effective: 2000-10-11.