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...
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...
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 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...
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 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...
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...
Executive Order 2020-26 Medicaid Flexibilities
In response to the COVID-19 public health emergency Governor Noem issued Executive Order 2020-07 on March 23, 2020 and 2020-16 on April 15, 2020...
Interim Joint Committee on Appropriations Discusses COVID Funding
The Interim Joint Committee on Appropriations (JCA), co-chaired by Rep. Chris Karr (R-Sioux Falls) and Sen. John Wiik (R-Big Stone City), held its first...
South Dakota Receives $1.25 Billion in COVID-19 Relief Aid
Earlier this month the state of South Dakota received $1.25 billion from the federal government to aid in COVID-19 related relief, called the Coronavirus...
