South Dakota Benefits

Saving families up to $30,000 a year

10 programs available

Available Programs

State

HOPE Waiver

$Save $10,000 – $30,000/year

Home and Community-Based Services waiver for nursing home-eligible seniors aged 65+.

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Federal

Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program

$Save $10,000 – $30,000/year

Advocates for residents of long-term care facilities, investigating complaints and protecting rights.

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State

Regular Medicaid / Aged, Blind, and Disabled

$Save $5,000 – $20,000/year

Provides healthcare coverage and long-term care services to low-income seniors aged 65+.

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Federal

South Dakota Senior Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)

$Save $3,000 – $10,000/year

Offers free, unbiased counseling and assistance for Medicare beneficiaries.

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Federal

Medicare Savings Program

$Save $2,000 – $8,000/year

Helps low-income Medicare beneficiaries pay for premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance.

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Federal

National Family Caregiver Support Program

$Save $2,000 – $8,000/year

Provides support services including respite care, caregiver training, and counseling.

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Federal

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

$Save $1,500 – $3,600/year

Provides monthly benefits to low-income households to purchase nutritious food.

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Federal

Home-Delivered Meals

$Save $1,500 – $3,600/year

Delivers nutritious meals to homebound seniors through the Nutrition Services program.

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Federal

Senior Legal Services

$Save $500 – $3,000/year

Provides free legal assistance to low-income seniors on issues like benefits and housing.

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Federal

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

$Save $500 – $2,000/year

Assists eligible low-income households with heating and cooling costs and crisis assistance.

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