S.D. Admin. R. 46:30:07:03

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 34, September 9, 2024

Section 46:30:07:03 - Eligibility

A consumer is eligible for attendant services if the consumer meets the following requirements:

(1) Has an injury to the spinal cord, 8th vertebrate in the neck or above, causing severe paralysis of both lower limbs or trunk and total or partial paralysis of both upper limbs. The condition must be caused by an accident and may not be the result of the normal aging process or disease;

(2) Is at least 18 years old;

(3) Is mentally alert and oriented to the realities of time, space, and place as determined by the consumer's personal physician;

(4) Possesses the ability to live independently outside an institution or facility;

(5) Meets the cost sharing requirement in § 46:30:07:07 and resource requirements in (9) of this section;

(6) Requires institutional care as determined by the consumer's personal physician if attendant services are not provided;

(7) Is not eligible for other attendant services program;

(8) Is a South Dakota resident;

(9) Does not have resources valued greater than $10,000. One motor vehicle, one home, and home property regardless of value are excluded from resources;

(10) Can direct and manage the needed services; and

(11) Is medically stable and free from life threatening conditions as determined by the consumer's personal physician.

S.D. Admin. R. 46:30:07:03

23 SDR 2, effective 7/18/1996.

General Authority: SDCL 28-8A-6.1.

Law Implemented: SDCL 28-8A-5.1.

Eligibility for other attendant services programs, § 46:30:07:04.