Department of Social Services



Economic Assistance - TANF


The effects of the rule changes are to update the TANF payment standard by approximately 6.4% and to update federal medical services eligibility standards that are reflected in rule.

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







Important Dates
Public Hearing:
Comment Deadline:
Interim Rules Committee Hearing:
Filed-Secretary of State:
Rule Effective:
05/15/2026
05/25/2026
06/09/2026
06/11/2026
07/01/2026
Agency Contact: Teresa Schulte mail to: DSSAdminRules@STATE.SD.US