The cost of services provided under this chapter may not exceed the cost of caring for the client in an institutional setting. The cost of caring for the client in an institutional setting is equal to the monthly statewide average nursing home rate for individuals classified in the special care case mix category payable under the provisions of chapter 67:16:04. If the assistive daily living service costs exceed the monthly statewide average nursing home rate for individuals classified in the special care case mix category, the client is no longer eligible for services under this chapter.
S.D. Admin. R. 67:54:06:17
General Authority: SDCL 28-6-1.
Law Implemented: SDCL 28-6-1.