South Dakota Nursing Homes Receive iPads
​Nursing homes have become islands of isolation due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Visitor restrictions were mandated by the Center...
General Fund Revenues $18.1M Lower For April
Gov. Noem said the state is preparing for a significant budget shortfall due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Noem said initial...
South Dakota DSS COVID-19 Testing and Treatment for the Uninsured
The SD Department of Social Services (DSS) issued a Memorandum on the Coverage of COVID-19 Testing and Treatment for...
South Dakota Medicaid – Out of State Transfer Prior Authorization Process Change
The SD Department of Social Services (DSS) issued a Memorandum on COVID-19 Out of State Transfer Authorization Process.
Acute Hospitals
Due...
South Dakota Receives $1.25B from COVID-19 Relief Fund
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) provides an estimated $2 trillion stimulus package to battle the...
2020 Coronavirus SHIP Initiative
South Dakota Office of Rural Health has received the Notice of Award from the U.S. Department of Health and...
SD’s Back to Normal Plan
On Tuesday, Governor Noem released her plan to help South Dakota get back to normal. Noem's plan includes guidance...
Help Available to Homebound Individuals During COVID-19 Pandemic
Considering the many negative effects of senior isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important for individuals to know...
DSS Secures Funding for COVID-19 Mental Health and Substance Use Needs
The Department of Social Services (DSS) will receive $2 million from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration...
DSS Offers Help to Families in Need
From the SD Department of Social Services
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought uncertainty to individuals and families across South Dakota...
