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Moving to or from South Dakota with Medicaid

Moving TO South Dakota

South Dakota Medicaid does not accept transferred cases from other states: every new South Dakota resident applies fresh through South Dakota Department of Social Services. There is no waiting period tied to how recently you arrived — eligibility is decided on South Dakota's own income and household rules from the day you become a resident.

Leaving South Dakota

Leaving South Dakota ends your South Dakota Medicaid case — no state will take it over. Close the case with South Dakota Department of Social Services effective your move month, then apply in your destination state immediately after arriving.

Official agency: South Dakota Department of Social Services ↗ (application page)

South Dakota Medicaid at a glance

Program nameSouth Dakota Medicaid
ACA Medicaid expansionYes — adults covered on income
Adult income limit138% of the federal poverty level
Processingup to 45 days

Common questions

Who runs Medicaid in South Dakota?

South Dakota Department of Social Services. The official page and application link are cited below — always act through them.

Does South Dakota make new residents wait for Medicaid?

No state may impose a residency waiting period for Medicaid. You apply as soon as you live in South Dakota; eligibility is decided on South Dakota's own rules.

Where do I report that I'm leaving South Dakota?

Contact South Dakota Department of Social Services (official link below) to report the move and close your case effective your move month.

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Written by Benefits Transfer Editorial Team

Reviewed by Billy Reiner, Editor

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