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The Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) provides comprehensive free or low-cost healthcare benefits to children whose parents or guardians do not qualify for Medicaid. CHIP is a federal program, and each state/territory has flexibility to design their own CHIP program within federal guidelines. Therefore, CHIP benefits may differ in each state/territory.
CHIP benefits may include annual check-ups, hospital visits, dental insurance, vision insurance and more. All services are provided through medical providers that participate in the CHIP program. Not all doctors and medical facilities accept CHIP patients.
Learn more about CHIP benefits here.
The South Dakota state CHIP program is called the South Dakota Children’s Health Insurance Program. It is administered by the South Dakota Department of Social Services. For more information about the South Dakota Children’s Health Insurance Program, click here.
A child may receive CHIP benefits in South Dakota for as long as he or she qualifies for the program. A participant’s qualifications are determined by their age and their household’s monthly gross income. To learn more about eligibility and qualifying for the South Dakota Children’s Health Insurance Program, click here.
If a child is eligible for CHIP, the following services will be covered:
Other services may also be covered depending on the child’s needs.
For more information about the services covered and what medical assistance you can receive, call the Department of Social Services at 1 (800) 305-3064.
To qualify for CHIP in South Dakota, a child must meet the following criteria:
For more information on South Dakota’s household income limits click here and for other eligibility criteria to qualify for CHIP, click here.
The South Dakota Children’s Health Insurance Program does not charge families any premiums or copays for medical services, including emergency services.
For more information on the cost of CHIP benefits in South Dakota, call the Department of Social Services at 1 (800) 305-3064.
Before applying for the South Dakota Children’s Health Insurance Program, complete the following three steps:
Learn about the income limits and other eligibility criteria here.
To apply for CHIP online, you can create an account through the Health Insurance Marketplace here.
To apply for CHIP in person, click here to find your nearest South Dakota Department of Social Services office location.
To apply for CHIP by mail, fill out the Application for Health Coverage and Help Paying Medical Costs found here and send it to your local Department of Social Services office.
To apply for CHIP by fax, send your completed application found here to your local Department of Social Services office.
For a copy of the Application for Health Coverage and Help Paying Medical Costs in Spanish, click here.
Depending on your method of application, you can check your application status in the following ways:
You will receive a determination letter in the mail notifying you of your eligibility for CHIP after your application has been processed. The amount of time that it takes to process your application may be extended if the Department of Social Services requires more information from you to process your application.
If approved for CHIP, you will be sent further instructions to enroll in health coverage.
For more information about what happens after you apply for the South Dakota Children’s Health Insurance Program, you can contact the Department of Social Services at 1 (800) 305-3064.
If you do not agree with the South Dakota Department of Social Services’ decision to deny your CHIP benefits, you can file an appeal after you receive your eligibility determination in the mail. Your letter will include appeal instructions and the date that you must submit your appeal by.
You can file your appeal by mail or in person at your local Department of Social Services office. Click here to find your nearest South Dakota Department of Social Services office location.
If you have any further questions regarding the appeals process, you can contact the Department of Social Services at 1 (800) 305-3064.
To transfer your child from your current insurance to CHIP benefits, you will need to contact your current health insurance provider and ask a representative to discontinue their insurance coverage.
You can find your insurance company’s customer service number on your health insurance card.
If you have any questions about the insurance transfer process, contact the Department of Social Services at 1 (800) 305-3064.
If you have any further questions about the South Dakota Children’s Health Insurance Program or CHIP, call the Department of Social Services at 1 (800) 305-3064.
You can also contact your local South Dakota Department of Social Services office for assistance. Find your nearest office location and contact information here.
Hours and services may vary by location.
While we are not affiliated with the government in any way, our private company engaged writers to research the Children’s Health Insurance Program and compiled a guide and the following answers to frequently asked questions. Our goal is to help you get the benefits that you need by providing useful information on the process.
Our free CHIP Guide is filled with helpful information about how to apply, program eligibility and how to get in touch with local offices. You can view or download our free guide here.
