The Department of Health and Human Services Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services awarded a $885,268,544.00 Medicaid block grant to the South Dakota Department of Social Services for FY 2025. The grant period runs from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025. The Medical Assistance Program (CFDA 93.778) provides substantial financial assistance to states for administering Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) services, including medical care payments, eligibility determinations, claims processing, and overall program oversight. As the designated state authority for public aid initiatives, the South Dakota Department of Social Services will administer the grant-funded services statewide, overseeing sub-awards to counties, tribal entities, community action programs, healthcare providers, and other social service agencies to ensure comprehensive healthcare coverage for South Dakota's residents.
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