Medicaid in South Dakota
Expert guides about medicaid in South Dakota from Brevy Care.
South Dakota Medicaid HCBS Waivers: HOPE Waiver
South Dakota Medicaid HCBS waivers all run through a single program: the HOPE Waiver, short for Home and Community-Based Options and Person-Centered Excellence.
South Dakota Medicaid Personal Needs Allowance (2026)
South Dakota's Medicaid Personal Needs Allowance is $100 a month.
South Dakota Medicaid Nursing Home Coverage 2026
South Dakota Medicaid pays for nursing home care once Medicare stops, covering long-term custodial care for residents who meet the state medical and financial limits.
South Dakota Medicaid Guide 2026: DSS LTC Programs
South Dakota Medicaid pays for long-term nursing and home care through an income-cap system, with a 2026 limit of $2,982 per month and a required Miller Trust for applicants over that cap.
South Dakota Medicaid Spousal Impoverishment 2026: CSRA Guide
When one spouse needs nursing facility care and the other stays home, South Dakota Medicaid does not make the couple spend down everything before coverage begins.
South Dakota Medicare Savings Programs 2026: QMB, SLMB & QI
South Dakota's Medicare Savings Programs pay the Medicare Part B premium, which is $202.90 a month in 2026, and for the lowest-income tier they pay every Medicare deductible and copay as well.
South Dakota Medicaid Estate Recovery 2026 (Expanded Estate)
South Dakota is an expanded-estate state for Medicaid estate recovery, so jointly held property, life estates, and transfer-on-death accounts are not automatically safe from recovery.
How to Apply for SD Medicaid 2026: DSS ePortal Guide
You apply for South Dakota Medicaid long-term care through the state Department of Social Services, but most seniors hit one gate first.
South Dakota Medicaid Income Limits 2026: Eligibility
For long-term care, the South Dakota Medicaid income limit is a hard cap: $2,982 a month in 2026, with no medical spend-down.