Cabinet Secretary
Matt Althoff
Public Hearings and Legal Notices for Public Comment
This page lists public hearings and legal notices. Members of the public may review notices and submit comments or input when applicable.
Notice of Public Forum Regarding the Former Foster Care Youth Demonstration
Notice is hereby given that the South Dakota Department of Social Services intends to hold the annual public forum regarding the Former Foster Care Youth Demonstration as required by 42 CFR 431.420. The demonstration was approved by the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) on May 1, 2018 and reapproved October 30, 2023, granting the state a five-year extension. The demonstration provides the State the authority to continue Medicaid coverage for individuals who were in foster care under the responsibility of another state, were enrolled in Medicaid in that state, and now reside in South Dakota. As of September 1, 2026, there are no individuals covered under the demonstration.
To be eligible for Medicaid coverage under the demonstration an individual must meet the following criteria:
- Be a citizen of the United States, or have a non-citizen status that qualifies for federally funded Medicaid;
- Be a South Dakota resident;
- Are under the age of 26;
- Are not otherwise mandatorily eligible for coverage under the state plan;
- Were in foster care under the responsibility of another state or tribe on the date of attaining 18 years of age (or such higher age as the state has elected for termination of federal foster care assistance under title IV-E of the Act);
- Were enrolled in Medicaid on the date of aging out; and
- Are now applying for Medicaid in South Dakota.
The forum provides the public an opportunity to provide feedback regarding demonstration project. The forum will be held at the following time and location:
October 15, 2026
1:00 PM CST
Kneip Building
Kneip 1 Conference Room
700 Governors Drive
Pierre, SD 57501-2291
Attendees may also join via Teams: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/242714098667107?p=mo1DRAkH5zM6rxA83S
Meeting ID: 242 714 098 667 107
Passcode: Wf3sm9cc
A copy of the demonstration is available on the Department’s website at https://dss.sd.gov/medicaid/1115waiver.aspx.
Notice of Public Hearing
FFY 2027 and 2028
Department of Social Services
Community Services Block Grant
A public hearing will be held virtually through Microsoft Teams on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. Central Time (8:00 a.m. Mountain Time) to receive final comments on the proposed State Plan for the administration of the Community Services Block Grant.
Persons interested in providing final comments on the proposed plan may:
- Attend telephonically by calling 1-605-910-5993;
- Mail written comments to:
Lori Clark, Program Specialist
Division of Economic Assistance
1501 S. Highline Ave., Suite 2C
Sioux Falls, SD 57110; or - Email comments to lori.clark@state.sd.us.
- Written comments will be accepted until 2:00 p.m. CDT on August 12, 2026.
Following the comment period, the Department of Social Services will review all written and oral comments received on the proposed plan and may modify the plan to include or exclude matters described in this notice.
For Persons with Disabilities: Please contact the Department of Social Services at least 48 hours before the public hearing if you require accommodations. You may call 605-910-5993 to request arrangements.
Interested persons may obtain copies of the proposed State Plan by contacting:
Lori Clark, Program Specialist
Division of Economic Assistance
1501 S. Highline Ave., Suite 2C
Sioux Falls, SD 57110;
or call 1-605-910-5993.
Notice of Public Hearing
Department of Social Services
The Department of Social Services will hold a public hearing conference call on the proposed FY 2027 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program and the Department of Energy State Plan for Home Weatherization Assistance for Low Income Individuals and Families. The hearing is to obtain final comments on the proposed plan. It will be held Thursday, August 13, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Central Time. The call-in number is 605-679-7263 and meeting ID is 246 862 812#.
Copies of the proposed rules may be obtained without charge from:
David Gall and/or
Program Administrator and/or emailing a request to: David.gall@state.sd.us
Department of Social Services
700 Governors Drive
Pierre, SD 57501
FFY2027 Low-Income Energy Assistance State Plan
Notice of Solicitation of Comment FY 2026-2027 Combined MHBG/SUPTRS BG Application/State Behavioral Health Assessment and Plan
The Department of Social Services, Division of Behavioral Health is soliciting written comment on the FY 2026-2027 Combined Mental Health Block Grant / Substance Use, Prevention, Treatment & Recovery Services Block Grant / State Behavioral Health Assessment and Plan from interested parties.
To access an electronic copy, please visit: https://bgas.samhsa.gov/Module/BGAS/Users.
Username: citizenSD Password: citizen
To request a hard copy at no charge, please contact Bev Mentzer at Beverly.Mentzer@state.sd.us, or (605) 367-5236.
Written comments must be sent to the Department of Social Services, Division of Behavioral Health, 1501 S Highline Avenue, Sioux Falls SD 57110. Comments will also be accepted via email at dssbh@state.sd.us.
Written comments via mail or email will be received until August 26, 2026.