Department of Social Services



DSS - Economic Assistance

The effect of the rules will be to allow for the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) program to accept a verbal statement if an individual wants to close their case, to update federal medical services eligibility standards that are reflected in rule, and to update the personal needs allowance for individuals in nursing or intermediate care facilities.

New content is added below as the draft rules move through the rule-making process.






Interim Rules Hearing
Important Dates
Public Hearing:
Comment Deadline:
Interim Rules Committee Hearing:
Filed-Secretary of State:
Rule Effective:
05/17/2024
05/27/2024


Agency Contact: Teresa Schulte mail to: DSSAdminRules@STATE.SD.US