Initial and continuing eligibility for long-term care assistance shall be determined by the department on the basis of statements submitted by the applicant or recipient of long-term care assistance about the facts that are within the applicant's or recipient's knowledge and competence. Verification through contacts is required for selected items, including family composition, resources, and income.

Source: 2 SDR 74, effective May 13, 1976; 7 SDR 66, 7 SDR 89, effective July 1, 1981; transferred from § 67:16:17:03, effective August 23, 1992.

General Authority: SDCL 28-6-1.

Law Implemented: SDCL 28-6-1.