South Dakota Administrative Rules Title 46 - Department of Human Services
Here’s an updated and well-structured overview of South Dakota Administrative Rules, Title 46 – Department of Human Services, based on the most recent available information (law.cornell.edu):
✅ Title 46 – Department of Human Services: Articles at a Glance
📌 Article 46:01–46:03 — Reserved
Currently no active rules.
🏘️ Article 46:04 — Community Services
(Chapter 46:04:01)
Covers programs related to community support and social services.
🚫 Article 46:05 — Alcohol and Drug Abuse
(Chapters 46:05:01–46:05:21)
Outlines rules for substance abuse treatment, rehabilitation, and related services.
🚧 Articles 46:06–46:09 — Reserved
🧩 Article 46:10 — Developmental Disabilities Services
Repealed; no longer active.
🧠 Article 46:11 — Developmental Disabilities
(Chapters 46:11:01–46:11:13)
Governs operational standards for developmental disabilities programs (regulations.justia.com, law.cornell.edu).
Example: Under § 46:11:08, a provider cannot deliver both Home and Community-Based (HCB) services and case management for the same participant (sdlegislature.gov).
🗣️ Article 46:12 — Advocacy Services
Repealed
💊 Article 46:13 — Medication Administration
Repealed
🧪 Article 46:14 — Developmental Disabilities Projects
Repealed
🧾 Articles 46:15–46:16 — Reserved
🏥 Article 46:17 — ICF/MR
(Chapters 46:17:01–46:17:06)
Establishes rules for Intermediate Care Facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
🏚️ Article 46:18 — South Dakota Developmental Center–Custer
Repealed
🚧 Article 46:19 — Reserved
🧠 Article 46:20 — Mental Health
(Chapters 46:20:01–46:20:34)
Includes multiple chapters, though many earlier ones are repealed; remaining chapters outline mental health service standards, provider regulations, patient rights, etc. (regulations.justia.com).
🏥 Article 46:21 — Human Services Center
Repealed
🛠 Article 46:22 — Case Management of Mental Health Services
Repealed
🚧 Article 46:23 — Reserved
👶 Article 46:24 — Psychiatric Inpatient Data on Minors
(Chapters 46:24:01–46:24:05)
Sets data/reporting standards for psychiatric hospitalizations involving minors.
🚧 Articles 46:25–46:29 — Reserved
🧑🦽 Article 46:30 — Rehabilitation Services
(Chapters 46:30:01–46:30:12)
Governs rules for vocational rehabilitation and related support services.
🧏 Article 46:31 — Interpreters for the Deaf
(Chapters 46:31:01–46:31:06)
Details provider credentials and quality standards for sign language interpreting services.
🧾 Article 46:32 — Itemized Billing
(Chapter 46:32:01)
Requires detailed client billing; specifies documentation and formatting standards.
🧓 Article 46:33 — Long Term Services and Supports
(Chapters 46:33:01–46:33:02)
Covers Adult Protective Services and Ombudsman Services; note that rules were transferred to Article 20:80 in 2013 (law.cornell.edu, sdlegislature.gov, casetext.com, law.cornell.edu).
🔍 How to Use These Regulations
Identify which service/program you or your organization engages in.
Locate the relevant Article (e.g., mental health, rehab, developmental).
Review applicable Chapters for provider/service requirements, client rights, data rules, billing protocols, etc.
Track changes via South Dakota's quarterly rule updates to ensure compliance.
ℹ️ Want More?
If you'd like, I can help you with:
The full text of a specific Chapter or Section.
Repeal dates and history of Articles (like which exact sections in 46:20 are active).
Links to official sources (e.g., South Dakota Legislature or Secretary of State).
Practical insights, such as what these rules mean for providers or clients.
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