Medicaid Advisory Committee

The South Dakota Medicaid Advisory Committee (MAC) is a cross-section of Medicaid providers and stakeholders established in accordance with federal regulations. The committee members provide the South Dakota Department of Social Services, Division of Medical Services with advice regarding Medicaid initiatives while representing the Medicaid stakeholder perspective. View the bylaws for the governance of the MAC for more details.

Recruitment and Selection of Members

Members who are interested in serving on the MAC may fill out nomination form and email it to Ashley Lauing, Policy Strategy Manager. The Medicaid Director is responsible for the selection and appointment of MAC members and will utilize the nomination forms to inform their decision. The MAC will consist of state or local consumer advocacy groups or other community-based organizations that represent the interests of or provide direct service to Medicaid beneficiaries, clinical providers, or administrators who are familiar with the health and social needs of Medicaid beneficiaries and with the resources available and required for their care, and other state agencies serving as non-voting members. Additionally, at least 25% of MAC members will come from the Beneficiary Advisory Council.

Current Members:

Mark Burket
Jason Wickersham, MD
Lynne Kaufmann
Steven Novotny
Scott Kennedy
Karli Williams, DDS

Eric Grocott
Belinda Nelson
Erik Nelson
Christine Olson
Pam Hanna
Beth Dokken

Upcoming Meetings

Date	Agenda	Meeting Materials
05/07/2025 9:00am - 11:00sm CST Zoom: https://state-sd.zoom.us/j/95150806023 Meeting ID: 951 5080 6023	Agenda	Juvenile Justice Medicaid Coverage Hospital Reimbursement Methodologies Update Medicaid Advisory Committee Update Medicaid Beneficiary Advisory Council State Plan Amendment Updates

Past Meetings
Date	Agenda	Minutes	Meeting Materials
05/07/2025	Agenda	Minutes	Juvenile Justice Medicaid Coverage Hospital Reimbursement Methodologies Update Medicaid Advisory Committee Update Medicaid Beneficiary Advisory Council State Plan Amendment Updates Prior Authorization Changes
11/13/2024	Agenda	Minutes	Juvenile Justice Medicaid Coverage Nomination Form MAC-BAC Final Rule State Plan Amendment Updates
05/08/2024		Minutes	Handouts
11/08/2023	Agenda	Minutes	Expansion: Eligibility & Enrollment Update Pregnancy Health Home State Plan Amendment Updates
05/10/2023	Agenda	Minutes	Medicaid Expansion and Changes Medicaid Unwinding Pregnancy Medical Home Provider Rate Increases State Plan Amendment Updates