Block Grant 2505SD5ADM

The Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services awarded a $59,023,516 Medicaid block grant to the South Dakota Department of Social Services for FY 2025. This award under the Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778) will provide financial assistance to the state for administering Medicaid and CHIP services, including medical care payments, eligibility determinations, and overall program oversight. The South Dakota Department of Social Services, as the prime recipient, will utilize this substantial block grant funding to support healthcare services for low-income populations in the state, including cash assistance recipients, children, pregnant women, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities. The department will likely sub-award portions of the funding to local governments, non-profit organizations, and healthcare providers to deliver these critical Medicaid and CHIP services across South Dakota.