Terms used in this chapter mean:

1. (1) "Caretaker relative," a relative of a dependent child by blood, adoption, or marriage with whom the child is living, who assumes primary responsibility for the child's care (as may, but is not required to, be indicated by claiming the child as a tax dependent for Federal income tax purposes), and who is one of the following:

   1. (a) The child's father, mother, grandfather, grandmother, brother, sister, stepfather, stepmother, stepbrother, stepsister, uncle, aunt, first cousin, nephew, or niece;
   2. (b) The spouse of such parent or relative, even after the marriage is terminated by death or divorce.
2. (2) "Dependent child," a child who has not attained 18 years of age or has not attained 19 years of age and is a full-time student in a secondary school, and is expected to complete the program before reaching the age of 19;
3. (3) "Parent," a natural or biological, adoptive or step parent;
4. (4) "Pregnant woman," a woman during pregnancy and the post-partum period, which begins on the date the pregnancy ends, extends 60 days, and ends on the last day of the month in which the 60-day period ends; and

5. (5) "Family Size/Household," an individual's family size has the same meaning as determined under the provisions of 42 C.F.R. § 435.603 (July 15, 2013).

   Cross-References: Definitions and use of terms, 42 C.F.R. § 435.4 (March 23, 2012); Application of modified adjusted gross income (MAGI), 42 C.F.R. § 435.603 (July 15, 2013).

Source: 24 SDR 24, effective August 31, 1997; 41 SDR 7, effective July 29, 2014.

General Authority: SDCL 28-6-1.

Law Implemented: SDCL 28-6-1.

Prior versions effective: 1997-08-31.