State guide
South Dakota
Programs, dollars, and people that serve autism families in South Dakota. Federal protections always apply on top of what you see here.
⏰ Act now — Medicaid waiver waitlist
South Dakota Medicaid HCBS Waiver — Developmental Disabilities (DHS)
Typical wait: varies — waitlists exist; apply the day of diagnosis
Apply through South Dakota DHS Division of Developmental Disabilities the day of diagnosis — DHS manages HCBS waiver intake and DD services statewide.
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