DSS Launches Program to Help with Behavioral Health Costs
The Department of Social Services (DSS) recently launched the Behavioral Health Voucher Program, offering funding assistance and support for mental health and substance use...
DSS Public Hearing on Behavioral Health Telemedicine and Audio-Only Services
The Department of Social Services (DSS) will be holding a public hearing on July 9 at 11:00 am CST at the DSS Building in...
Ombudsman Services Rules Passed by Interim Rules Committee
On June 7, the Interim Rules Review Committee unanimously approved Ombudsman Services Rules brought by the Department of Human Services (DHS). The rules clarify...
Interim Rules Committee Review Approves Newborn Screening for Spinal Muscular Atrophy
On June 7th, the Interim Rules Review Committee unanimously approved new Department of Health rules to add spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) to South Dakota’s...
DOH Seeks Public Input for Block Grant
The South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) is seeking public input as it prepares its FY 2022 Maternal and Child Health Block Grant submission to the...
Maternal and Child Health Policy Innovations
​South Dakota was selected to participate in the National Academy for State Health Policy Maternal and Child Health Policy Innovations Program. A group of 8 states will...
DHS Seeks Comments on HCBS HOPE Waiver Renewal
The South Dakota Department of Human Services, Division of Long Term Services and Supports, is seeking public comment on the South Dakota Home and...
Governor Noem Calls for Raising Mental Health Awareness
PIERRE – Governor Kristi Noem has proclaimed May as Mental Health Awareness Month in South Dakota. The goal is raising awareness about mental health...
South Dakota Medicaid launches Provider Revalidation through New Provider Enrollment Portal
South Dakota Medicaid has launched a new provider enrollment portal to assist providers completing revalidation. Providers are required to complete revalidation for South Dakota...
Project Firstline Seeks Frontline Professional Feedback
We know COVID won’t be the last threat. As new diseases emerge, we want to make sure EVERYONE in a healthcare setting has access...
