South Dakota committee reviews disability waiver services each year

The committee examines Medicaid waiver programs that provide home and community services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The review covers waiver programs run by the Department of Human Services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It considers ways to reduce provider review and accreditation burdens while supporting clear, person-centered services. It hears from the Department of Human Services and seeks feedback from service users, families, providers, and case management groups.

The committee meets and sends an annual report to the Legislative Research Council’s Executive Board. The report concerns waiver programs operated by the Department of Human Services. The report describes the committee’s work and includes any recommendations or proposed legislation to improve waiver services and efficiency. The report is due by December 31 each year. The Act expires on January 1, 2030.

The committee has nine members drawn from legislative leaders and appointed lawmakers. The nine members include the chairs of the House and Senate health and human services and appropriations committees, four other lawmakers, and one minority-party member. The Executive Board appoints the chair and vice-chair and provides administrative services. Appointed members’ terms end January 1 of each odd-numbered year; they may be reappointed without limit. Appointed members’ terms expire on January 1 of each odd-numbered year.