South Dakota Revisits TANF Benefits, Medicaid Hospital Payments After Backlash

South Dakota revisits TANF benefits, Medicaid hospital payments after backlash

South Dakota DSS proposed a 5% TANF benefit increase plus 1.4% inflation and revised Medicaid hospital payment rules after strong public opposition last year.

SD Revisits Family Benefit Cuts, Hospital Payment Changes

SIOUX FALLS — The South Dakota Department of Social Services is taking a second look at two administrative rule changes the department originally proposed last year.

South Dakota revisits family benefit cuts and hospital payment changes after public backlash - Hillsboro Sentry Enterprise

South Dakota Department of Social Services Secretary Matt Althoff fields questions from advocates for people with disabilities on Sept. 10, 2025, during a public hearing at the Sioux Falls One Stop building. (Photo by Joshua Haiar/South Dakota Searchlight)SIOUX FALLS — The South Dakota Department of Social Services is taking a second look at two administrative rule changes the department originally proposed last year. More than a hundred South D…

South Dakota revisits family benefit cuts and hospital payment changes after public backlash - The Mexico Ledger

South Dakota Department of Social Services Secretary Matt Althoff fields questions from advocates for people with disabilities on Sept. 10, 2025, during a public hearing at the Sioux Falls One Stop building. (Photo by Joshua Haiar/South Dakota Searchlight)SIOUX FALLS — The South Dakota Department of Social Services is taking a second look at two administrative rule changes the department originally proposed last year. More than a hundred South D…

South Dakota revisits family benefit cuts and hospital payment changes after public backlash

South Dakota Department of Social Services Secretary Matt Althoff fields questions from advocates for people with disabilities on Sept. 10, 2025, during a public hearing at the Sioux Falls One Stop building. (Photo by Joshua Haiar/South Dakota Searchlight)SIOUX FALLS — The South Dakota Department of Social Services is taking a second look at two administrative rule changes the department originally proposed last year. More than a hundred South D…

South Dakota revisits family benefit cuts and hospital payment changes after public backlash - Seward Independent

South Dakota Department of Social Services Secretary Matt Althoff fields questions from advocates for people with disabilities on Sept. 10, 2025, during a public hearing at the Sioux Falls One Stop building. (Photo by Joshua Haiar/South Dakota Searchlight)SIOUX FALLS — The South Dakota Department of Social Services is taking a second look at two administrative rule changes the department originally proposed last year. More than a hundred South D…