Health
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Tell us more about what you need. We answer first, then show the programs that fit, then ask a few questions to narrow it down.
Programs in South Dakota
South Dakota programs for this kind of help. Each agency decides who qualifies.
South Dakota Department of Social Services
South Dakota Medicaid
In South Dakota, Medicaid is called Medical Assistance.
South Dakota Medicaid helps eligible people pay for health care.
Ways to apply:OnlinePaperIn person
South Dakota Department of Social Services
Children’s Health Insurance Program
CHIP helps eligible children get health coverage at little or no cost.
Ways to apply:OnlinePaperIn person
South Dakota Department of Social Services
Behavioral Health Services
Behavioral Health Services connects residents to mental health and substance use treatment and support.
Ways to apply:PhoneIn person
South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation
Affordable Care Act Health Insurance Marketplace
South Dakota residents use HealthCare.gov to compare and enroll in Marketplace health plans.
Ways to apply:OnlinePhone
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal programs
These work the same in every state. Each agency decides who qualifies.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Medicare
Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Most people sign up through Social Security, online at SSA.gov or by phone. Medicare.gov compares plans.
Social Security Administration
Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Apply online at SSA.gov or call Social Security. People with Medicaid or SSI may get it without applying.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
HealthCare.gov
The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.
Apply online at HealthCare.gov or by phone during open enrollment, or after a big change like losing other coverage.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
VA health care
Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Apply online at VA.gov, by phone, by mail, or in person at a VA medical center.
Checked on October 9, 2026
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