Specific Agency Responsibilities. Department of Education- Local school districts are responsible for the availability of physical therapy, as identified in an IFSP, for those Part C children that are also eligible under prolonged assistance. Medicaid may be billed for eligible children in accordance with DSS procedures. Department of Social Services- Physical therapy may be paid for by the Department of Social Services for children eligible for Medical Assistance when such service is within the parameters specified in Article 67:16; the service is considered medically necessary in accordance with Article 67:16; and the service is provided by providers meeting the Medical Assistance qualifications in Article 67:16.
Specific Agency Responsibilities. Department of Education- Local districts are responsible for the availability of screening and evaluation audiology services for any child referred who is suspected of being a child with a disability and in need of special education. In addition, districts are responsible for the availability of audiological services for any Part C eligible child that also meets the definition under Part B for "prolonged assistance". Medicaid reimbursement may be requested in accordance with DSS procedures when applicable. Department of Health- Community Health Nurses participate in some preschool screening activities, and may provide hearing screening as part of the school health services as directed in contractual agreements between the school district and the Department of Health. Community Health Nurses refer children identified as having potential hearing impairments to the appropriate resources. Department of Social Services- Audiology may be paid for by the Department of Social Services for children eligible for Medical Assistance when such service is within the parameters specified in Article 67:16; the service is considered medically necessary in accordance with Article 67:16; and the service is provided by providers meeting the Medical Assistance qualifications in Article 67:16.
Specific Agency Responsibilities. Department of Education- School districts are responsible for the availability of assistive technology devices and services for any Part C eligible child that is also eligible under prolonged assistance. Department of Social Services- Assistive technology may be paid for by the Department of Social Services for children eligible for Medical Assistance when such service is within the parameters specified in Article 67:16; the service is considered medically necessary in accordance with Article 67:16; and the service is provided by providers meeting the Medical Assistance Program qualifications in Article 67:16. Department of Human Services- Assistive technology may be provided via the Division of Developmental Disabilities' Title XIX Home/Community-Based Services waiver and Family Support HCBS waiver. These services must be provided within the following parameters:
Specific Agency Responsibilities. Department of Education- Local school districts are responsible for the availability of such services if contained in the IFSP for Part C eligible children that are also eligible under prolonged assistance. Such services include psychological counseling but generally would include only those family information and support services provided by district preschool staff or psychologists in accordance with Part C. Department of Health- Care coordination is available for children with special health care needs that are served through Children’s Special Health Services – Health KiCC to assist with planning and referral and are Part C eligible. In the provision of child health assessment by Community Health Nurse, anticipatory guidance is given to parents and care givers. Department of Social Services- Services may be provided by the Division of Community Behavioral Health through one of the State’s 11 community mental health centers. Available services include case management; individual therapy; family education/support/therapy; crisis intervention; collateral contacts; group therapy for children; parent/guardian group therapy; assessment and evaluation, and liaison services. Program and financial eligibility must be met in order to qualify for services funded by the Division of Community Behavioral Health. Community mental health centers must receive prior approval from the Division of Community Behavioral Health before providing services to children under the age of two. Department of Human Services provides respite care services in accordance with the following statement. Respite care services funding is provided to any family residing in South Dakota, having a child with a developmental disability, a developmental delay, a serious emotional disturbance, a severe and persistent mental illness, a chronic medical condition, a traumatic brain injury; or a child they have adopted. The child must be living in the parent or xxxxxx parent’s home. The family selects the provider based on the needs of their child. The provider receives reimbursement from the Department of Human Services Respite Care Program. Children who meet the guidelines for “prolonged assistance” are eligible for family support services. Requests are funded based on available funds. Funds may be accessed through a Local Family Support Program administered by family support providers or through the Statewide Family Support Program administered by the Department of Human Services, Division ...
Specific Agency Responsibilities. Department of Education- For Part C eligible children that are also eligible under prolonged assistance, school districts are responsible for the availability of health services specified in the IFSP. Department of Social Services- Health services may be paid for by the Department of Social Services for children eligible for Medical Assistance when such service is within the parameters specified in Article 67:16; the service is considered medically necessary in accordance with Article 67:16; and the service is provided by providers meeting the Medical Assistance qualifications in Article 67:16.
Specific Agency Responsibilities. Department of Education- Medical services for diagnostic purposes related to the developmental needs of the child only are the responsibility of local school districts for Part C eligible children that are also eligible under prolonged assistance. Department of Health- Diagnostic consultation and evaluation for coverable conditions is provided at no cost if the child and family meet the eligibility criteria of the Children’s Special Health Services – Health KiCC program Department of Social Services- Medical services for evaluation purposes may be paid for by the Department of Social Services for Medical Assistance eligible children when such service is within the parameters specified in Article 67:16; the service is considered medically necessary in accordance with Article 67:16; and the service is provided by providers meeting the Medical Assistance qualifications in Article 67:16.
Specific Agency Responsibilities. Department of Social Services- Nursing may be paid for by the Department of Social Services for Medical Assistance eligible children when such service is within the parameters specified in Article 67:16; the service is considered medically necessary in accordance with Article 67:16; and the service is provided by providers meeting the qualifications in Article 67:16. Department of Human Services- Nursing may be provided via the Division of Developmental Disabilities' Title XIX Home/Community-Based Services waiver. These services must be provided within the following parameters:
Specific Agency Responsibilities. Department of Health- Nutrition assessment and intervention are available through Children's Special Health –Health KiCC program. These services are limited to children who have conditions coverable through Children's Special Health Services-Health KiCC. Nutrition education and counseling are available through the WIC program for children under age five who are eligible for this special supplemental nutrition program. Eligible children are prescribed food packages specific to their individual needs and receive nutrition education counseling. Department of Social Services – Enteral nutritional therapy, oral nutritional supplements, and electrolyte replacement may be paid for by the Department of Social Services for children eligible for Medical Assistance when such service is within the parameters specified in Article 67:16; the service is considered medically necessary in accordance with Article 67:16; and the service is provided by providers meeting the qualifications in Article 67:16. Department of Human Services – Nutritional supplements may be provided via the Division of Developmental Disabilities’ Title XIX Home/Community-Based Services waiver and family support waiver. The services must be provided within the following parameters:
Specific Agency Responsibilities. Department of Education- Local school districts are responsible for the availability of psychological services, as identified in an IFSP, for those Part C children that are also eligible under prolonged assistance. Medicaid may be billed for eligible children in accordance with DSS procedures. Department of Social Services- Psychological services may be paid for by the Department of Social Services for children eligible for Medical Assistance when such service is within the parameters specified in Article 67:16; the service is considered medically necessary in accordance with Article 67:16; and the service is provided by providers meeting the Medical Assistance qualifications in Article 67:16. Department of Social Services psychological services may be provided by the Division of Community Behavioral Health through one of the State’s 11 community mental health centers. Available services include case management; individual therapy; family education/support/therapy; crisis intervention; collateral contacts; group therapy for children; parent/guardian group therapy; assessment and evaluation, and liaison services. Program and financial eligibility must be met in order to qualify for services funded by the Division of Community Behavioral Health. Community mental health centers must receive prior approval from the Division of Community Behavioral Health before providing services to children under the age of two.
Specific Agency Responsibilities. Initial service coordination is the responsibility of the local contractor in accordance with South Dakota Part C Policies and Procedures. This is from the initial contact with the family up to the first IFSP meeting. At that IFSP meeting, determination is made regarding the appropriate ongoing service coordinator in accordance with Policies and Procedures. Specific agencies may serve as service coordinators as follows: Department of Health- Care coordination is available for children with special health care needs that are served through Children’s Special Health Services –Health KiCC to assist with planning and referral. In the provision of child health assessment by Community Health Nurse, anticipatory guidance is given to parents and care givers. Department of Human Services- Service Coordination may be provided via the Division of Developmental Disabilities' Title XIX Home/Community-Based Services waiver and Family Support HCBS waiver. These services must be provided within the following parameters:
