Families and Children
Transitional Medical Benefits
South Dakota families who are no longer eligible for medical assistance for Low Income Families (LIF) because of employment or increased earnings may receive additional medical assistance for up to 12 months.
South Dakota families who are no longer eligible for medical assistance for Low Income Families (LIF) because of increased child/spousal support may receive additional medical assistance for up to 4 months.
Medical Eligibility
- The family must have received Medical Assistance for Low-Income Families
for at least three of the previous six months before going off the program.
- A child who is 18 is not eligible for Transitional Medical Benefits unless they
are a full-time student in high school and will graduate before they turn 19.
Covered Services
Eligible families are entitled to full Medical Assistance coverage. Covered services include:
- doctor appointments,
- hospital stays,
- dental and vision services,
- prescription drugs,
- rehab/therapy,
- chiropractic services
