Blindness, according to § 67:46:03:02, shall be determined by an ophthalmologist designated by the department. Based on an ophthalmologist's or optometrist's report and evaluation, the ophthalmologist shall determine whether the disability requires long-term care. If the individual is receiving social security disability benefits or SSI benefits based on blindness, the individual is considered to meet the blindness requirements for long-term care assistance.

Source: 2 SDR 74, effective May 13, 1976; 7 SDR 66, 7 SDR 89, effective July 1, 1981; 8 SDR 170, effective June 21, 1982; transferred from § 67:16:18:09, effective August 23, 1992.

General Authority: SDCL 28-6-1.

Law Implemented: SDCL 28-6-1.