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South Dakota Children Health Insurance Program (CHIP)

Find out if your child qualifies for CHIP in South Dakota

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For a household of 3, the CHIP income limit for a child under 19 in South Dakota is $4,758 a month ($57,099 a year), which is 209% of the federal poverty level.

This is an estimate based on income only. States can apply other rules, such as immigration status, and the Medicaid agency makes the final decision.

South Dakota Children Health Insurance Program (CHIP)

South Dakota CHIP provides free health coverage to uninsured children under age 19 in families that earn too much to qualify for Medicaid.

It covers a full range of health care services, including doctor visits, hospital stay, dental and vision services, prescription drugs, immunizations and other medical services.

While some states charge a monthly premium or an annual enrollment fee for CHIP, South Dakota provides the same coverage at no cost to eligible families.

What is the income limit for CHIP in South Dakota?

In South Dakota, children may qualify for CHIP if their family income is up to 209% of the federal poverty level. For a family of three, the monthly income limit is about $4,758.

CHIP income limits by household size, South Dakotans
Household Size209% Income Limit
1$2,780
2$3,769
3$4,758
4$5,748
5$6,737
6$7,726
7$8,715
8$9,705
A 5% disregard based on the federal poverty level (FPL) for the household size may be applied and is reflected in the amounts shown above. Source: Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF).

In South Dakota, CHIP is often referred to as a “Medicaid look-alike” program, and the application process is handled through the same department.

South Dakota Department of Social Services
Medicaid Recipient Hotline
(800) 597-1603

SingleMotherGuide.com is an independent state-by-state reference guide and is not affiliated with any government agency. Program amounts and income limits are compiled from official federal and state sources, which are cited on the page, and are reviewed periodically and updated as those sources change.

The information is provided for general guidance and is not legal or financial advice. The administering agency makes the final determination of eligibility and benefit amounts. To report an error, please contact us.

Figures on this page are compiled from the public sources cited above and may change; refer to the cited sources for the most current information.

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