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What is South Dakota Medicaid? Medicaid is a federal and state-funded program providing health coverage for people who meet certain eligibility standards. If you are eligible, Medicaid will act as your insurance company and may pay for medically necessary services such as visits to the doctor, hospital, dentist, optometrist and chiropractor. Am I eligible for Medicaid? Eligibility for Medicaid depends on your income and circumstances. For more information, visit your Department of Social Services local office or check out your options for applying on our website.
I just took my disabled child, who is on Supplement Security Income (SSI), to the doctor and was told he/she is not eligible for Medicaid. Why is this happening?
In South Dakota individuals who receive a Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payment are automatically eligible for Medicaid. If your child is no longer receiving a SSI payment, your child's eligibility for Medicaid ends. The Social Security Administration determines eligibility for SSI payments.
When this happens you will receive a notice from DSS instructing you to contact the local office nearest you to explore other possible eligibility options.
If the payment ended, but you have since received another awards letter stating you are eligible for payment, it is possible DSS has not yet been notified. If you believe this... 更多資訊
