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SOUTH DAKOTA
CLast verified 2026-07-03
Your income does not disqualify your child.
South Dakota determines waiver eligibility on the individual's own income and medical need; parental income is not counted.
Deadlines reflect this state’s rules as researched; they can change — always confirm the current deadline with your state agency or Protection & Advocacy office before relying on it.
HOW TO GET SERVICES & APPEAL IN SOUTH DAKOTA
How services are run
State agency
Your service plan
Individualized Service Plan (ISP)
Self-direction
Self-Directed Services
If you get denied
Deadline to appeal
30 days from your Notice of Action / Adverse Action
Keep services during appeal
File within 10 days
- Receive Notice of Action/Adverse Action
- Request fair hearing within 30 days (DD track: 30 days at division level, then dept secretary, then fair hearing)
- Fair hearing before DSS Office of Administrative Hearings
KEY AGENCIES & RESOURCES
Aging & Disability Resource Center
South Dakota ADRC / Aging and Disability Resource Center
NOTABLE WAIVERS
CHOICES Waiver
SourcePeople with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
Waitlist: Served through Community Support Providers; verify capacity.
Family Support 360 Waiver
SourceChildren and adults with DD living with family.
Waitlist: Apply through DHS; waitlist varies.
HOPE Waiver (elderly/disabled)
SourceSeniors and adults with physical disabilities.
Waitlist: Apply through DSS Long Term Services and Supports.
