Governor Council of Economic Advisors Discuss COVID Impact
The Governor's Council of Economic Advisors met on May 21 electronically. A roundtable discussion on specific regional areas of the state and how those...
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 for Medicare and Medicaid Services...
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 revenue data from the Department...
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 the Uninsured.
Providers are now able...
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 to COVID-19 South Dakota Medicaid...
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 harmful effects of the COVID-19...
2020 Coronavirus SHIP Initiative
South Dakota Office of Rural Health has received the Notice of Award from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources 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 for employers, schools, retail businesses,...
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 how to reach out for...
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 to assist South Dakotans dealing...
