S.D. Admin. R. 46:11:09:09 - Waiting list

If a waiting list develops, the division shall assign a level of priority for applicants to the waiver. The first level is priority status, which is reserved for individuals who are at significant risk. An individual at significant risk is one under any of the following circumstances:

(1) Whose health, welfare, or safety is in jeopardy;

(2) Who is at imminent risk of being institutionalized; or

(3) Who is institutionalized.

Any other individual shall be placed in the second level, which is applicant status.

An individual in priority status shall be placed at the top of the waiting list and receive services on a first come, first serve basis.

An individual in applicant status shall receive services on a first come, first serve basis, but only after those in priority status.

Notes

S.D. Admin. R. 46:11:09:09

40 SDR 102, effective December 3, 2013.

General Authority: SDCL 27B-2-26.

Law Implemented: SDCL 27B-2-26(3)(4)(9).