- What Programs Are Available To Assist Elderly Adults in South Dakota?
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Which state department assist seniors in South Dakota? The Elderly HOPE Waiver (HCBS Waiver) is operated by the South Dakota Department of Human Services.
The Division of Long-Term Services and Supports provides in-home and community-based services to individuals 60 years of age and older. Contact Dakota at Home to learn more about available long-term services and supports.What programs assist older adults? The Elderly HOPE Waiver (HCBS Waiver) program assists elderly persons in South Dakota. Elders and consumers who are over age 18 with a qualifying disability may be eligible for Home and Community-Based Waiver services.
What is the best number to call to get started? Call Dakota at Home 1-833-663-9673 to find organizations, providers, state, and national information. Dakota at Home, South Dakota's Aging and Disability Resource Center Dakota at Home is a service of the South Dakota Department of Human Services.
Is there a website? http://dhs.sd.gov/
- Who Qualifies For Assistance?
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In order to qualify, the following must occur:
- Must be age 65 or older; or age 18 and over with a qualifying disability
- Meet a Nursing Facility of Level of Care
- Participate in an assessment of needs
- Must NOT be a resident of a hospital, nursing facility, or an ICF/MR.
- The Individual must receive one or more waiver services at least one time per month
- Must meet financial eligibility as determined by Economic Assistance
- What Services Are Offered & What Are The Service Limitations?
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What services does the South Dakota Medicaid waiver program offer?
Services provided through the South Dakota Home and Community-Based Services Waiver include: Adult Companion Services; Adult Day Services; Assisted Living; Chore Services; Emergency Response Systems; Environmental Accessibility Adaptations; Homemaker; Meals; In-Home Nursing Services; Nutritional Supplements; Personal Care Services; Respite; Specialized Medical Equipment, AND Specialized Medical Supplies. - Additional Information
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2018 Major Waiver Changes -
The Home & Community Based Waiver Services for the Elderly (HCBS) has been renamed the Home and Community-Based Options and Person Centered Excellence (HOPE) Waiver -Administrative responsibility has been changed to the Department of Human Services, Division of Long Term Services and Supports (DHS-LTSS) from the Division of Adult Services and Aging -No longer is a physician's order required for eligibility. However, a Community Health Assessment (CHA) is still required.