ARSD 67:46:02:01. Definitions

Terms used in this chapter mean: (1) "Long-term care," continuing 24-hour service in a medical, nursing, or intermediate care facility, assisted living facility, or adult foster home; participation in the home and community-based service programs under chapters 67:44:03 and 67:54:04; and (2) "Application," the action by which an individual completes the department's application form for long-term care assistance or medical assistance. An application is not an inquiry, which is simply a request for information about eligibility requirements for long-term care assistance or medical assistance. An inquiry may be followed by an application.