Medical Eligibility

Families and Children

Transitional Medical Benefits

The Department of Social Services may provide up to 12 months of additional transitional medical benefits to former low-income medical recipients. South Dakota families who are no longer eligible for Medical Assistance for Low-Income Families (LIF) because of employment or child support received by a member of the household may receive additional Medical Assistance.

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.
  • The family's monthly countable income must be at or below 185 percent of the Federal Poverty Guideline.
  • 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