SD-DOH Confirms Detection of the Delta Coronavirus Variant in South Dakota
The South Dakota Department of Health (SD-DOH) can confirm that the B.1.617.2 variant (the ‘Delta variant”) of COVID-19 has been detected in South Dakota....
Healthcare Reforms Take Effect on July 1
Today, several healthcare reforms promoted by Governor Kristi Noem will take effect in South Dakota. July 1 marks the start of the 2022 fiscal...
DSS Changes to Medicaid State Plan and Updated Medicaid Fee Schedule
The Department of Social Services (DSS) intends to make changes to the South Dakota Medicaid State Plan in response to inflationary rate increases as...
West River Nursing Programs Begin Transition
Plans are underway to transition bachelor-level nursing education programs in western South Dakota from two universities to one. The recommendation comes from a state...
Elder Abuse Awareness Day and the State’s Preventative Measures
Last week Governor Noem proclaimed South Dakota will now take part in recognizing June 15 as Elder Abuse Awareness Day (EAAD). World EAAD began...
Medical Cannabis Program Website and Town Hall Opportunities for South Dakota
Medical cannabis will be legal in South Dakota on July 1, 2021. To provide information on the program and answer resident questions, the South...
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...
