S.D. Admin. R. 67:54:09:09

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 67, December 16, 2024

Section 67:54:09:09 - Environmental accessibility adaptations

Environmental accessibility adaptations include modifications to the participant's home owned by the participant or the participant's family to ensure the participant's health, safety, and welfare or that enable the participant to function with greater independence in the home and without which the participant would require institutionalization. Adaptations include items such as the following:

(1) The installation of ramps or grab bars;

(2) Widening of doorways;

(3) Modifications to bathroom facilities; and

(4) Installation of specialized electric and plumbing systems necessary to accommodate necessary medical equipment and supplies.

Adaptations or improvements to the home that increase the total square footage of the home or are not a direct medical or remedial benefit to the participant, such as carpeting, roof repair, or central air conditioning, are not covered. The division shall prior authorize any environmental accessibility adaptation that exceeds the cost of $1,000.

The needed adaptations shall be documented in the participant's ISP.

S.D. Admin. R. 67:54:09:09

34 SDR 271, effective 5/7/2008; SL 2013, ch 128, §29, effective 7/1/2013.

General Authority: SDCL 28-6-1.

Law Implemented: SDCL 28-6-1.