S.D. Admin. R. 67:16:05:07.02

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 54, October 28, 2024
Section 67:16:05:07.02 - Cost not to exceed institutional care

If the actual or projected cost of all home health services over a period of three months exceeds 135 percent of the cost of care if the individual was institutionalized in a long-term care facility, the department shall issue a notice of intent to discontinue or deny further service. The department shall send the notice to the home health agency and to the individual. If within 30 days after the notice the home health agency provides documentation that the future home health service costs will decline and be within 135 percent of the cost of long-term care, the department shall reconsider its decision.

S.D. Admin. R. 67:16:05:07.02

16 SDR 111, effective 1/7/1990; 17 SDR 37, effective 9/11/1990; 33 SDR 137, effective 3/7/2007.

General Authority: SDCL 28-6-1.

Law Implemented: SDCL 28-6-1.