ARSD 67:45:01:04. Intermediate level of care classification

The department may assign an individual to an intermediate level of care classification if the individual: (1) Resides, or is anticipated to reside, in an assisted living center and requires assistance available twenty-four hours a day to enable the individual to carry out those tasks associated with the activities of daily living and or the instrumental activities of daily living; or (2) Resides, or is anticipated to reside, in adult foster care and needs supervision, minimal assistance, or monitoring in: (a) The activities of daily living or instrumental activities of daily living; (b) The self-administration of medications; (c) The self-treatment of a physical disorder; or (d) Self-preservation in emergencies when capable of taking action with direction. The department must complete a classification assignment for an eligible individual before payment is made for services provided.