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South Dakota submits plan to revalidate Medicaid providers
2+ hour, 20+ min ago (365+ words) DRGNews South Dakota submits plan to revalidate Medicaid providers The South Dakota Department of Social Services has submitted its provider revalidation strategy to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The plan is in response to a call from…...
Treasury Targets Fraud Schemes Exploiting Government Health Care Benefits
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (244+ words) President Trump has been clear that Americans have a right to know that their tax dollars are not being used to commit fraud," said Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent. Under President Trump's leadership, Treasury will continue to find and…...
Experts want South Dakotans to get peak value from health plans
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (278+ words) Have you recently signed up for health insurance, but aren't exactly sure the best way to tap into your benefits? Experts say you're not alone, and South Dakotans are being encouraged to double check their plans as they begin scheduling…...
Health subsidies expire, launching millions of Americans into 2026 with steep insurance hikes
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (753+ words) Democrats forced a43-day government shutdownover the issue. Moderate Republicanscalled for a solutionto save their 2026 political aspirations. President Donald Trumpfloated a way out, only to back off after conservative backlash. In the end, no one's efforts were enough to save the…...
Medicaid paid more than $207 million for dead people. A new law could help fix that
5+ mon, 3+ day ago (738+ words) Free Dental Photos / CC But the department's Office of Inspector General said it expects a new provision in Republicans' One Big Beautiful Bill requiring states to audit their Medicaid beneficiary lists may help reduce these improper payments in the future....
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issues new state guidance on transformative Medicaid reforms
5+ mon, 6+ day ago (217+ words) The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released new guidance to help states implement major Medicaid eligibility, financing, and community eng. .. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released new guidance to help states implement major Medicaid eligibility, financing, and…...
SHIINE urges South Dakotans to take action to maintain Medicare coverage as Medica and Health Partners leave the state
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (303+ words) " " If you're a South Dakota Medicare beneficiary enrolled in a Medica Advantage Value, Medica Advantage Select, or Health Partners Cost plan. .. If you're a South Dakota Medicare beneficiary enrolled in a Medica Advantage Value, Medica Advantage Select, or Health Partners…...
South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Division of Insurance reminds consumers to review health coverage options for next year
6+ mon, 9+ hour ago (226+ words) The South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation's Division of Insurance is reminding consumers that now is the time to review and consider their health insurance options for 2026. The Affordable Care Act open enrollment period for coverage in 2026 ends Jan....
Over 40, 000 USDA Employees Furloughed By Shutdown
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (349+ words) The White House Office of Management and Budget requires the USDA to maintain a plan for agency operations in the absence of appropriations. The plan. .. The White House Office of Management and Budget requires the USDA to maintain a plan…...
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Launches Nationwide Push to Remove Ineligible Medicaid Enrollees, Uphold Citizenship Requirements
8+ mon, 4+ week ago (610+ words) The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) launched (Aug. 19, 2025) an oversight initiative to ensure that enrollees in Medicaid and the C. .. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) launched (Aug. 19, 2025) an oversight initiative to ensure that enrollees in Medicaid and the…...