South Dakota Medicaid for Individuals in Adult Foster Care Facilities

Individuals in adult foster care homes that meet all eligibility criteria may qualify for South Dakota Medicaid.

A person must be 65 years or older. If under age 65, a person must be blind or disabled.

A person must be a resident of South Dakota and meet certain citizenship requirements of the United States.

Medical needs of the individual are such that they require a level of care that must be provided in an adult foster care home.

The applicant’s monthly income minus allowable deductions must be less than the current state reimbursement rate to an adult foster care home.

The resource limit is $2,000. Resources include items such as checking and savings accounts and certificates of deposit.