How did the Department of Social Services end up with $14.3 million in excess funds?

That is a nice problem to have – but a takes a little explaining since the state of South Dakota cut provider reimbursements for the fiscal year that just began July 1, 2011.

Let’s look… Read more

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Multiple factors affect South Dakota’s Medicaid expenses

South Dakota’s Medicaid costs are increasing. As our Governor and Legislature look at options to address costs, it is helpful to understand the elements that determine costs.   

There are four primary factors that affect South Dakota’s Medicaid contribution. An increase or decrease… Read more

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Proposed funding cuts in education and health care could SHIFT COSTS to property tax payers and individual health care consumers

Governor Rounds proposed FY12 budget cuts 5% of the funding for k-12 education and medical provider reimbursement (payments for nursing homes, hospitals and other medical providers who treat Medicaid patients).… Read more

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Air Date: 09/21/2010   On this edition of Dakota Midday, host Paul Guggenheimer talks with Joy Smolnisky, director of the South Dakota Budget and Policy Project. She discusses new figures released by the Census Bureau that show poverty rose substantially in South Dakota.

 To listen, click here.

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Job-based health coverage continues to weaken

9-17-10  The past year brought the largest single-year increase in national poverty on record, with rates jumping to 14.3 percent in 2009 from 13.2 percent in 2008, new Census Bureau data show. The Census Bureau also released preliminary data showing that poverty rose substantially… Read more

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