DSS Medical Assistance | 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. - 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. - Help for older adults and people with disabilities. Eligibilty information and income guidelines for medical assistance programs are available by phone or online.
Physical Address
104 N. Main, Suite 140, Canton, SD 57013
Hours
9:00am - 4:00pm (CT), 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month
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Application process
Call or visit local Department of Social Services Office.
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.