ARSD 67:16:50:13. Notification of Level II determination

The State Mental Health Authority, State Intellectual Disability Authority, or both when applicable, shall issue a written notification of the Level II review determination. The notification must include: (1) Whether a Medicaid nursing facility level of services is needed; (2) Whether specialized services are needed; (3) The placement options available to the individual that are consistent with the review determination; (4) The appeal rights of the individual; and (5) The evaluation report. A copy of the Level II determination notification must be sent to the individual, the appropriate state authorities, the admitting or retaining nursing facility, and the discharging hospital, if applicable. A copy of the Level II determination notification must also be sent to the individual's attending physician, or made available for review at the facility.