Medicare resources: South Dakota
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About Medicare in South Dakota
Open enrollment begins again October 15
In 2011, 47,672,971 Americans were listed as Medicare beneficiaries. Of those receiving Medicare benefits, 137,314 were South Dakota residents. That means that 16.7 percent of South Dakota's population was enrolled in the health care safety net. Of those beneficiaries,
According to the most recent data (2004 figures), Medicare spending estimates Medicare spending in South Dakota was 694 million dollars - or 0.2% of total U.S. Medicare spending. That spending was marked a 5.6% increase from 1995 (to 2004). The average spending per South Dakota beneficiary was $5,640.
In 2011, 11,663 of South Dakota Medicare beneficiaries were enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. Figures from 2010 show that 78,656 South Dakota Medicare beneficiaries were enrolled in stand-alone prescription drug plans, while 78,656 were enrolled in Medicare Advantage Drug Plans.
How do SD elected officials vote on Medicare issues?
H.Con.Res.112: Ryan Budget Bill 2012
#151
HOUSE|SENATE
This bill would end Medicare as we know it, replacing it with a voucher system for seniors to buy health insurance coverage on the open market. Actuaries say the amount of the vouchers would not be enough for seniors to replace the coverage they would lose with the end of Medicare. [more]
Yes (1)
How 'Obamacare' is already making Medicare stronger
Learn how health care reform is already improving Medicare. A federal summary of the changes reveals a long list of reforms intended to contain Medicare costs while increasing revenue, improving and streamlining delivery systems, and even increasing services to the program. So read how health reform is changing Medicare to work better for South Dakota senior citizens.
How repeal would hurt South Dakota seniors
The GOP's proposal to repeal President Obama's Affordable Care Act could wipe out critical consumer protections and cost savings for South Dakota seniors, as well as their children and grandchildren. Read how repeal would hurt South Dakota..
Where to get help with Medicare in South Dakota
Senior Health Information and Insurance Education (SHIINE)
Educates and assists Medicare beneficiaries, those eligible for Medicare, and caregivers about Medicare, Medicaid, Medigap, pharmacy assistance programs, and other issues related to health insurance benefits.
Understanding Original Medicare
Explains the basics for South Dakota residents.
Medicare Advantage Plans
Explains Part C of Medicare.
Medicare Part D
Explains the prescription drug benefit under Medicare.
South Dakota Prescription Drug Plans
A list of plans in South Dakota.
Medicare Part D Help
List of assistance by South Dakota county.
Medicare Savings Programs
Ways to help pay for the costs of Medicare coverage and medical care for elders.
Supplemental Insurance
A guide to Medicare supplemental insurance premiums specifically for South Dakota residents.
South Dakota Department of Social Services
List of services for adults and elders.
South Dakota Medicaid Medical Eligibility
Medicaid eligibility for Medicare recipients in South Dakota.
South Dakota Division of Insurance Medicare Supplement Policies
List of resources on Medicare supplement policies available to South Dakotans.
South Dakota SMP
Information for Medicare recipients on how to prevent Medicare fraud and avoid becoming a victim of it.
Medicare & your elected officials
medicarevotes.org
See how members of the South Dakota Congressional delegation voted on Medicare.
The cost of repealing Obamacare
How South Dakota would fare
South Dakota could lose if important protections are undone.
