S.D. Admin. R. 67:46:03:02

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 57, November 12, 2024

Section 67:46:03:02 - Aged, blind, or disabled

Long-term care assistance shall be provided to an eligible aged, blind, or disabled applicant or recipient meeting one of the following:

(1) The individual is at least 65 years of age at the time of application;

(2) The individual has a central visual acuity of 20/200 or less in the better eye with the use of a correcting lens;

(3) The individual has limited vision: the widest diameter of the visual field subtends an angle no greater than 20 degrees;

(4) The individual is unable to engage in substantial gainful activity because of a physical or mental impairment which can be expected to result in death or which has lasted or can be expected to last for a continuous period of at least 12 months; or

(5) The individual is a child under 18 years of age who is unable to engage in substantial gainful activity because of a mental or physical impairment which can be expected to result in death or which has lasted or can be expected to last for a continuous period of at least 12 months.

S.D. Admin. R. 67:46:03:02

2 SDR 74, effective 5/13/1976; 7 SDR 66, 7 SDR 89, effective 7/1/1981; 8 SDR 170, effective 6/21/1982; transferred from

General Authority: SDCL 28-6-1.

Law Implemented: SDCL 28-6-1.