DSS Medical Assistance at South Dakota Department of Social Services
Medical assistance programs include:
- Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Coverage includes such things as doctor, hospital, prescription drugs, counseling, dental and glasses.
- Insurance for children up to age 19 at no cost to the family if the income is below certain income levels found on the Federal Poverty Guidelines.
- If the family income is below 140%, the children may be eligible with or without private health insurance.
- If there is insurance, CHIP will pay the deductibles, co-insurance, and possibly some medical services not covered by the private insurance.
- Insurance for children up to age 19 at no cost to the family if the income is below certain income levels found on the Federal Poverty Guidelines.
- Medicaid
- Health care coverage for people who qualify. To be eligible for Medicaid, individuals must fall into a coverage group and meet certain financial and non-financial eligibility criteria.
- Health care coverage for people who qualify. To be eligible for Medicaid, individuals must fall into a coverage group and meet certain financial and non-financial eligibility criteria.
- Help for older adults and people with disabilities.
Physical Address
140 W. Highway 50, Lake Andes, SD 57356
Mailing Address
140 W. Highway 50, Lake Andes, SD 57356
Hours
8:00am - 5:00pm (CT), Monday - Friday
Application process
Call or visit local Department of Social Services Office.
Fee
None
Required documents
Call for information
Eligibility
Must meet income guidelines
Agency info
South Dakota Department of Social Services
Offers a wide variety of services to the people of South Dakota including food cost assistance, temporary financial help, heating assistance and weatherization, child care assistance, and more.