Paying for Needed Services
Families of individuals with disabilities and health care needs often face higher health care costs. This section contains information that might assist families in finding support in meeting the financial challenges related to a disability or long-term health care need.
Insurance & Health Related Programs
Children's Health Insurance Program, SD Department of Social Services
dss.sd.gov
877-999-5612
The South Dakota Children's Health Insurance Program, more commonly referred to as CHIP, provides quality health care (including regular check-ups, Well-Child Care exams, dental and vision care) for children and youth.
Who can apply?
- Must be under the age of 19 and current resident of South Dakota.
- Children who are uninsured or already have health insurance may be eligible for CHIP based on income and eligibility guidelines. Please click on the link above for the guidelines
dhs.sd.gov
800-265-9684
605-773-4644
This program is designed to provide financial assistance to an eligible individual who is uninsured or to help offset the deductible or coinsurance for an individual with an insurance plan that covers cochlear implants. The program provides funding for the cost of the implant surgery for one ear or both ears, one or two implant devices, surgeon fee, hospital fee, the initial mapping and up to a maximum of 12 follow up mappings within one-year post surgery.
Who Can Apply?
- Individual less than 21 years of age at the time of application
- Is a resident of South Dakota
- Has a severe to profound hearing loss as diagnosed by an audiologist
- Is medically recommended for a cochlear implant by the individual's cochlear implant surgeon
How to Apply?
- Print out application and mail to address at the bottom.
- You will also need to submit a Certification of Hearing Impairment for Cochlear Implant Program that must be completed by a Cochlear Implant surgeon specializing in Otology.
Disabled Children's Program, SD Department of Social Services
dss.sd.gov
877-899-5612
Pierre
605-773-4678
The Disabled Children's Program provides South Dakota Medicaid for certain disabled children in South Dakota. The program is intended for children with disabilities who have medically fragile conditions requiring skilled nursing care in a medical facility if they were not being cared for at home.
Who Can Apply?
- South Dakota child under age 19.
- The child must be found disabled by the Social Security Administration or the Department of Social Services using disability standards from the Social Security Act.
- The child must require medical care in the home comparable to a level of care needed in a hospital, nursing facility or intermediate care facility. A child who is medically stable, even though disabled, is not considered in need of a level of care. A child is medically stable if his or her health care and medical needs are such that he or she would not require care in a medical institution.
- Health care services received in the home must have been ordered by a physician and could only be performed by a physician or nurse if the child were in a medical facility.
- Cost of the child's monthly health care services at home must be the same or less than the cost of treating the child within a medical facility.
- The child's monthly income must be less than 300 percent of the SSI Standard Benefit Amount ($2,313) and resources must be less than $2,000. (Resources include items such as checking and savings accounts and certificates of deposit.) Income and resources of the parents are not considered to determine eligibility.
How to Apply?
- Visit a local office or you can apply by printing out an application and mailing, faxing, or delivering your application to a Department of Social Services local office.
- You may also contact your nearest Department of Social Services office or call 1-800-305-3064 to request an application be sent to you. You can also apply online.
Family Support 360 Program, SD Department of Human Services
dhs.sd.gov
800-265-9684
Family Support 360 serves people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This program assists participants and their families in self-directing the services they need to live as independently as possible in the community. There is a pool of flexible funds that can be utilized to purchase services for supports not otherwise available and to assist participants with extraordinary expenses.
How to Apply for Children
- You must complete a Statewide Family Support application including documentation of the disability - birth-to-3 evaluations, psychological-educational testing scores or other evaluations pertinent to the child's diagnosis.
- You can get an application by calling the Division of Developmental Disabilities at 800-265-9684 or print one out and mail. Application
How to Apply for Adults
You must complete a Family Support 360 application including documentation of the disability - most recent psychological evaluation, Individual Education Plan (IEP) or any other documentation with diagnostic information. You can download the application here, or call the Division of Developmental Disabilities:
Pierre 800-265-9684
Brookings 877-647-0024
Sioux Falls 888-510-9388
Rapid City 888-895-4502
Great Plains Tribal Chairman’s Health Board, Great Plains Breast & Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program / Honor Every Woman.
Mission is to reduce the number of American Indian/ Alaska Native women in the Great Plains diagnosed with breast and cervical cancer, and to increase the number of women who receive life-saving pap tests, HPV tests, and mammograms. Provide screening and reimbursement services to uninsured, underinsured, and low-income women who do not qualify for Medicaid or Medicare. Provide outreach and education, patient navigation, and technical assistance.
healthcare.gov English and Spanish
800-318-2596 English, Spanish and other Languages
TTY: 855-889-4325
Information on health insurance and Marketplace Exchange plans. Enroll in an insurance plan online or by phone.
711 South Dakota Relay
HAAP will help with the cost of hearing aid(s) and associated ear mold(s) for South Dakota children, younger than 19, with progressive or permanent hearing loss who would benefit from hearing aid(s).
Who Can Apply?
- Must be a resident of South Dakota
- Must not have received hearing aid(s) from HAAP or S.D. Medicaid within three years prior to date of application
- Must be financially eligible (household income of less than 400% of federal poverty guidelines)
How Can I Apply?
- Complete an application
- Can be picked up at many audiologist offices across the state
- Can be mailed upon request by calling the number listed above
dss.sd.gov
877-999-5612 (Eligibility)
800-597-1603 (Claims)
Medicaid provides health care (including regular check-ups, well-child exams, dental and vision care) for low income children and youth.
You may apply by printing the application below and mailing, faxing, or delivering your application to a Department of Social Services local office. You may also apply online by clicking on the link below. You may also contact your nearest Department of Social Services office or call 1-800-305-3064 to request an application be sent to you.
http://dss.sd.gov/formsandpubs/docs/MEDELGBLTY/FSSA.pdf
dhs.sd.gov
MAWD is an incentive for people with disabilities to return to work or remain working and allows an individual to remain on, or become eligible for, health insurance through Medicaid.
Who Can Apply? The individual must be employed, have a significant disability, and have countable resources less than $8,000.00, and have less than $694.00 in monthly unearned income such as SSDI or VA benefits
How Do I Apply? Contact one of the following:
- Department of Social Services: 1-877-999-5612 https://dss.sd.gov/findyourlocaloffice/
- Division or Rehabilitation Services Office: 605-773-3195 https://dhs.sd.gov/rehabservices/vocrehabservices.aspx
- Division of Service to the Blind and Visually Impaired office: 1-800-265-9684 https://dhs.sd.gov/servicetotheblind/sbvioffices.aspx
Pierre
605-773-3195
Supported employment is when an individual with the most severe disabilities is working in the community alongside individuals who do not have disabilities. Supported employment is receiving the training at the job site and having available the necessary ongoing supports to help maintain the employment.
Who Can Apply? Any individual with the most severe disabilities who has been unable to obtain or maintain competitive employment because of their disability, and because of their disability need intensive supported employment services. Individuals should apply for services at their local DRS Office.
Premium Assistance Program, SD Department of Social Services
888-828-0059
Provides financial assistance for private insurance premiums to Medicaid eligible children and adults on a case-by-case basis. For more information, or to apply, please contact the number listed.
sdquitline.com
866-SD-QUITS (866-737-8487)
Free access to online quit tools, support from other tobacco users who are trying to quit, and other information to make your quit attempt easier. Enrollment with the SD QuitLine for telephone quit coach support is available and free medication is available with the telephone program.
dlr.sd.gov
Pierre
605-773-3563
Consumer information and protection. Find agencies licensed to sell insurance in South Dakota, help for insurance issues.
ssa.gov (multiple languages)
800-772-1213
TTY: 800-325-0778
SSI is a Federal income supplement program designed to help children who are blind or disabled under the age of 18. In South Dakota, SSI beneficiaries also receive medical assistance (Medicaid).
The child may be considered "disabled" if they have a medically determinable physical or mental impairment, (including an emotional or learning problem) that:
- Results marked and severe functional limitations; and
- Can be expected to result in death; or
- Has lasted or can be expected to last for a continuous period of not less than 12 months.
Blindness in their disability program means:
- You have a central visual acuity of 20/200 or less in your better eye with use of a correcting lens; or
- You have a visual field limitation in your better eye, such that the widest diameter of the visual field subtends an angle no greater than 20 degrees.
Basic Living Needs
Pierre
605-227-4766
Provides car seats and booster seats to income eligible families across South Dakota. Specialized car seats for children with special health care needs provided with no family income guidelines. Specialized seats may also be available for short-term loan at no cost.
Region 1
West, Early Childhood Connections, Rapid City
605-342-6464 or 888-999-7759
Region 2
Central, Early Childhood Training Network, Pierre
605-773-4755 or 866-206-8206
Region 3
North, Sanford Children's CHILD Services, Aberdeen
605-262-8505 or 800-982-6404
Region 4
Northeast, Family Resource Network, Brookings
605-688-5730 or 800-354-8238
Region 5
Southeast, Sanford Children's CHILD Services, Sioux Falls
605-333-0698 or 800-235-5923, Ext. 4
Community Action Agencies help low-income people. CAAs help with Head Start programs, home weatherization, job training, housing, housing repair/rehab, food bank, energy assistance, senior services, some transportation and many other programs.
Inter-Lakes Community Action Partnership (ICAP)
interlakescap.com
Madison
800-896-4102
605-256-6518
Serving Minnehaha, Grant, Deuel, Codington, Hamlin, Clark, Kingsbury, Brookings, Miner, Lake, Moody, McCook counties.
Northeast SD Community Action Program
nesdcap-nesdec.org
Sisseton
888-202-4855
605-698-7654
Serving Beadle, Brown, Day, Edmunds, Faulk, Hand, Marshall, McPherson, Spink, Roberts, Campbell, Walworth, Potter, Hyde, Sully, Hughes, Stanley counties.
Rural Office of Community Services, Inc.
facebook.com/Rural-Office-of-Community-Services-Inc
Lake Andes
800-793-3290
605-487-7634
Serving Aurora, Bon Homme, Brule, Charles Mix, Clay, Davison, Douglas, Gregory, Hanson, Hutchinson, Jerauld, Lincoln, Sanborn, Turner, Union, Yankton counties.
Western SD Community Action, Inc.
wsdca.org
Rapid City
800-327-1703
605-348-1460
Serving Bennett, Butte, Custer, Fall River, Jackson, Harding, Lawrence, Meade, Pennington, Dewey, Haakon, Ziebach, Corson, Stanley counties.
dss.sd.gov
877-999-5612
605-773-3165
Economic Assistance programs help low income individuals, families, children, pregnant women, people with disabilities and the elderly by providing medical, nutritional, financial, and case management services. Apply at your local office of Department of Social Services, Division of Economic Assistance.
sdhda.org
605-773-3181
The Governor's House Program was created to provide reasonable sized, affordable homes to income qualified individuals and families which include elderly and persons with disabilities.
Who Can Apply:
- Household income cannot exceed $48,300 for couples or individuals and $55,200 for families of three or more. (Effective May 1, 2017)
- For families and individuals under the age of 62, net worth must be less than $90,000 and less than $70,000 in liquid assets. For families and individuals age 62 and older, net worth must be less than $175,000 and less than $100,000 in liquid assets.
- The house must be used as the homebuyer's only residence.
- The house must be placed within South Dakota and be owned by the individual(s) living in the home.
Governor's House Program Brochure
Click here if you are interested in purchasing a Governor's House.
The DakotaLink Assistive Technology Loan Fund offers low-interest, extended term loans to enable individuals with disabilities in South Dakota a financing option specifically designed to purchase assistive technology equipment and devices, home access improvements or vehicle access modifications.
Please Provide with the application:
- Documentation for everyone on the loan that shows monthly or annual income
- Documentation that explains the disability for the person needing the assistive technology
- A document listing what you are buying, the cost, and the place you will buy it
- A copy of a state identification card or driver's license for everyone on the loan
dss.sd.gov
800-233-8503
800-325-0778 (TTY)
LIEAP helps low-income South Dakota households to help them pay for their home heating bills. Priority is given to persons who are elderly or disabled and funds are distributed on a first-come basis. Weatherization Assistance Program helps low-income people pay for home insulation and other energy-saving improvements to help lower their heating bills.
Please Provide:
- One copy of your current heating bill and electric statement.
- Proof of the past three full months of gross income for all people in the home.
- If self-employed, a complete copy of the most recent tax return.
- Proof of child support paid in the past three full months if not paid through the state of South Dakota.
The Helpline Basic Needs Resource Directory lists agencies/programs that provide direct basic need services such as food, shelter, clothing, medical care, financial assistance and employment services.
- Guides for Sioux Falls and Black Hills Area
- Guide for Huron Areas
- Guide for Brookings Area
- Guide for Madison Area
- Guide for Yankton Area
- Guide for Vermillion Area
800-332-1782
Lifeline helps consumers who already have telephone service save on their monthly phone bill. This discount applies to basic local telephone service on one line per household. Residents of tribal lands may apply for Enhanced Lifeline and Link-Up that offer a different discount structure. All programs have eligibility requirements. Lifeline and Link-Up are ongoing programs and applications are accepted year-round.
How to Apply? Contact your telephone company for the Lifeline Assistance Application. Complete the application and then return it to your telephone company. A company representative will contact you to verify your eligibility and complete the application process. You will be required to provide documentation to prove eligibility.
Residents of tribal lands, see Tribal Lifeline and Tribal Link Up.
hbasiouxempire.com
Sioux Falls
605-361-8322
Annual program with volunteers doing repairs one day per year. Free home improvements are
Medication Assistance
cancercare.org
866-552-6729
information@cancercarecopay.org
Helps insured people afford co-payments for chemotherapy and targeted drugs for certain covered conditions. Must meet financial, medical and insurance criteria. Eligibility Requirements.
What Do I Need to Apply? Once you have read the eligibility requirements, you will need to provide the following information:
- Name
- Date of Birth
- Primary/mailing address
- Social Security Number
- Number of dependents
- Annual Household Income
- Health insurance information for medical and prescription coverage
- Diagnosis (covered cancer diagnoses)
- Product or medication(s) prescribed
How Do I Apply?
Go to their Portal Site to complete the registration.
Drug discount cards are not insurance. They are used to lower the cost of prescriptions and/or over the counter medications when the user does not have or chooses not to use insurance. Some discount cards can be used by multiple family members, others are for use by one specific individual.
yourrxcard.com
866- 561-1926
You can save up to 75% off on all FDA approved drugs at 57,000 pharmacies nationwide. This free prescription drug card program is being produced to help all Americans cut their prescription drug costs. Simply download your FREE Prescription Drug Card.
needymeds.org
800-503-6897
The free NeedyMeds Drug Discount Card can help you save up to 80% off the price of your prescription medications.
caprxprogram.org
The Community Assistance Program (CAP) discount prescription card was established in response to the many requests for assistance for the uninsured and underinsured with their prescription needs. The CAP card saves the cardholder an average 15% on brand name medications, and 55% on generic medications. The discount prescription cards are accepted at over 80% of pharmacies in the US and its territories, including Puerto Rico. Anyone can use the CAP card, regardless of age or income. Our discount prescription card can allow someone to fill a prescription when they may normally go without.
southdakotarxcard.com
As a resident of South Dakota, you and your family have access to a statewide Prescription Assistance Program (PAP). This pharmacy coupon card will provide you with RX medication savings of up to 75% at more than 68,000 pharmacies across the country including: CVS (Target), Walgreens, Walmart, Safeway, Kmart, Shopko, Albertsons and many more.
mygooddays.org
877-968-7233
Helps qualified patients pay their insurance co-pays for prescription medications. Assistance to help with cost of insurance premiums for qualified diagnosis. Transportation, lodging and related expenses for covered conditions. Patients must meet financial and other program specific criteria to be eligible for assistance.
Who Can Apply?
- Patients diagnosed with a covered disease and the program must be accepting enrollments
- Patients with a valid Social Security
- Patients seeking assistance for a prescribed medication that is FDA approved to treat the covered diagnosis
- Patients who have valid insurance coverage
- Patients with income level at or below 500% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL)
What Do I Need to Apply?
- Patient contact and demographic information
- Health insurance information
- Diagnosis and medication
- Prescribing physician's name and phone number
- Estimate of patient's household income and household size
How Do I Apply?
- Enroll with Online application
- Apply by mail or fax with paper application/English or paper application/Spanish
rarediseases.org
800-999-6673
NORD administers Patient Assistance Programs to help patients obtain life-saving or life-sustaining medication they could not otherwise afford. NORD has expanded its services to offer financial assistance with insurance premiums, patient co-pay fees, diagnostic testing expenses, and travel to and consultation with disease specialists that are not covered by a patient's insurance plan.
How to Apply? You need to locate the program by disease. Then follow the related contact information. If you do not see a patient assistance program listed that meets your specific need, please contact them at 1-800-999-6673. They are available Monday-Thursday 8:30 am – 7:00 pm EST, Friday 8:30 am – 6:00 pm EST.
Si deseas hablar con alguien en Espanol por favor llame al (844) 259-7178 para asistencia.
Provides insured patients with co-payment assistance for treatments and medications through nearly 60 disease-specific programs” to:
Offers financial assistance for out-of-pocket medication costs, including co-pays, health insurance premiums and transportation costs associated with treatment.
- Co-pay funds: assistance with deductibles, co-pays and coinsurance for medications.
- Premium funds: assistance with health insurance premiums.
- Transportation fund: assistance with transportation and accommodation costs associated with travel to a physician’s office or hospital site to receive treatment.
MAT gives patients, loved ones and health care providers a single point of access to hundreds of public and private assistance programs, as well as connecting them with more transparent information about the cost of medicine.
pfizerrxpathways.com
844-989-7284 (English and Spanish)
A comprehensive assistance program that provides eligible patients with a range of support services, including insurance counseling, co-pay assistance, and access to medicines for free or at a savings.
How to Apply? Medications are put into four categories. Please click on the application category to see a list of medications, what you need to apply and application.
Application A: Primary Care Medicines
Application B: Specialty Medicines
Application D: Lyrica (pregabalin)
rxhope.com
RxHope helps people in need obtain medications they can't afford by helping navigate and advocate through the various programs available for medication assistance.
How to Apply? Patients can initiate the patient assistance process in a few simple steps...
- Enter your contact information and select the medication for which you are applying.
- Review the program guidelines and requirements that will be listed on your screen.
- To complete your request, click on blue link that says: Apply online Now.
- Follow the instructions and print out your request for your healthcare provider to complete
Patient Travel & Lodging
aircarealliance.org
888-260-9707
Extensive listing of free air transport services provided by volunteer pilots and dozens of charitable aviation groups. If you are seeking free air transportation or aviation services you can send an inquiry to each appropriate organization in one easy step by providing us the necessary information about your transportation needs.
mercymedical.org
Mercy Medical Angels has been providing free transportation to medical care since 1972. On the ground with gas cards, bus and train tickets and in the air with trips flown by volunteer pilots and the commercial airlines Mercy Medical Angels ensures that no one in need is denied medical care because they don't have transportation.
To request assistance: mercymedical.org/request-assistance
Angel Flight Central
angelflightcentral.org
866-569-9464
Angel Flight arranges free air transportation to medical treatment for individuals and organizations when financial need or time-critical but non-emergency medical situations arise.
Requesting an Angle Flight Central:
- Verify that the patient's home or treating facility are located in Oklahoma or surrounding states. If you are seeking a flight outside our service region, please check our locator page to locate a Public Benefit Flying Organization in your area.
- Review the Patient Guidelines to verify qualifications.
- Please complete the Online Flight Request.
The Angel Flight Central staff will review your request and follow up with you to complete any additional requirements.
corpangelnetwork.org
866-328-1313
info@corporateangelnetwork.org
914-328-1313
Corporate Angel Network is the only charitable organization whose sole mission is to fly cancer patients (both children and adults) to treatment at no cost to them on empty seats on both private and corporate planes. Eligibility to participate in our program is open to all cancer patients, bone marrow donors, and bone marrow recipients who are ambulatory and not in need of medical support while traveling. Eligibility is not based on financial need, and patients may travel as often as necessary. Patients must be ambulatory and not in need of medical support while traveling. Please fill out the Client Registration form.
joeshouse.org
877-563-7468 (patients only) info@joeshouse.org
Joe's House helps cancer patients and their families find a place to stay when traveling away from home for medical treatment.
hhnetwork.org
800-542-9730
Healthcare Hospitality Network is a nationwide professional association of nearly 200 unique, non profit organizations that provide lodging and support services to patients, families and their loved ones who are receiving medical treatment far from their home communities.
rmhc.org
Sioux Falls
605-332-6398
The Ronald McDonald House program provides a "home-away-from-home" for families so they can stay close by their hospitalized child at little or no cost. This program is world-wide. The generosity of volunteers and donors make it all possible. In return, families either stay at no cost or are asked to make a donation of up to $25 per day, depending on the House. The RMHC Global Policy is that families are never turned away; it it's not possible to pay, the fee is waived.
Local chapters/houses
Private Foundations
avera.org
Sioux Falls
605-322-8900
Families using any Avera service may apply for assistance through the statewide Avera Foundation which supports needed services, provides life-saving medications, lodging to be near loved ones, transportation and many needed educational programs and materials. The cases are assessed on a case to case basis. It is a one-time approval. Request information from an Avera Social Worker.
Sioux Falls
sanfordhealthfoundation.org
605-328-4229
Direct Child Family Assistance through Sanford Children's Hospital
Rapid City
605-755-1000
Monument Health Rapid City Hospital
Families may apply for assistance through CMN. Requests must be based on meaningful medical services or supports and meet other criteria. Consideration is on a case by case basis.
firsthandfoundation.org
816-201-1569
For care in the United States, download the US application for funding
firsthandfoundation.org
For care outside the United States, contact our case managers by email at firsthandfoundation@cerner.com
Golden Halo Foundation
goldenhalofoundation.com
308-633-1235 goldenhalofoundation@gmail.com
The Golden Halo Foundation provides financial assistance, in the way of grants, to help those children with medical conditions that require specialized care. The financial assistance is to help seek medical treatment, diagnostic evaluations, durable medical equipment and expenses related to securing medical care. The Foundation currently serves families in the Midwest region.
Documents Needed:
- Completed application form.
- Letter(s) from physician and/or PT, OT or SLP that includes recommendation for request and benefits of the request for the child.
- Official receipts/invoice/estimate on procedure or equipment requested, if discount is available, and name and address of third party who will receive payment.
- Letter of denial from insurance or Medicaid, if applicable.
- Completed HIPAA Authorization Form.
- Child's photo.
- Completed Photo Consent Form.
HealthWell Foundation Grants
healthwellfoundation.org (English and Spanish)
800-675-8416
The HealthWell Foundation is committed to addressing the needs of individuals with insurance who cannot afford their co-payments, coinsurance, and premiums for important medical treatments. Their vision is to ensure that no patient goes without health care because they cannot afford it.
Assistance Qualifications:
- You are being treated for a disease that we currently cover.
- You have insurance and it covers your medication. You must have some form of health insurance that covers part of the cost of your treatment.
- Your income falls within our guidelines.
- You are receiving treatment in the United States.
Application:
- If you are the person with the diagnosis or a family member, parent, guardian, friend, or power of attorney of the patient then start the application process.
- If you are a health care provider, staff from a provider's office, a pharmacy representative, or social worker, you can apply on behalf of your patient using our Provider Portal or Pharmacy Portal.
infantsee.org
888-396-EYES (3937) infantsee@aoa.org
American Optometric Association optometrist provide a comprehensive eye and vision assessments for infants within the first year of life regardless of a family's income or access to insurance coverage. Assessments at six to twelve months of age can determine healthy development of vision. Click on Dr. Locator to find local care online or call.
wish.org
605-335-8000
Make-a-Wish grants wishes for children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.
Who Is Eligible? A child with a life-threatening medical condition who has reached the age of 2 ½ and is younger than 18 at the time of referral is potentially eligible for a wish.
Who Can Refer a Child? Out of respect for the privacy of the children and families we serve, children who may be eligible to receive a wish can be referred by one of four sources:
- Medical professionals (typically a doctor, nurse, social worker or child-life specialist).
- Parents/legal guardians of the potential wish kid.
- Potential wish kids.
- Family members with detailed knowledge of the child's current medical condition.
They will only contact you after a wish referral has been submitted by an approved source.
If you are not eligible to refer a child, please share the referral inquiry form with the family or ask them to visit our website.
Meyer Dana Smile Foundation
mdosmilefoundation.org
220 Ryan Road
Spearfish, SD 57783
Meyer Dana Smile Foundation is a nonprofit organization that was created to help individuals who are not able to afford orthodontic care have the opportunity to get the smile they’ve always wanted. Recipients are chosen by a local board of directors.
Smile for a Lifetime
smileforalifetime.org
info@SmileForALifetime.org
719-535-2777
Smile for a Lifetime is an international program that provides orthodontic care to disadvantaged children and young adults who normally would not be able to afford treatment. Smile for a Lifetime does not charge for the orthodontic treatment – participating orthodontists and orthodontic manufacturing companies provide FREE services, including the cost of one set of retainers. The only cost a family will incur is an initial $500 investment/application fee to help cover the cost of the program.
sddental.org
Pierre
605-224-9133
The Sunshyne Smiles Program is a statewide program that helps provide orthodontic treatment to deserving South Dakota children who may not otherwise receive care.
Eligibility:
- Children are accepted to the program through a referral from a general dentist.
- Eligibility is determined based on the severity of the child's orthodontic needs and their family's financial situation.
- Participating families are to contribute $25 per month to the program for their child's orthodontic treatments of the course of 40 months.
- Parent/guardian is to complete an application.
The HIKE Fund, Inc.
thehikefund.org
712-325-0812
The Hearing Improvement Kids Endowment Fund provides hearing devices for children with hearing losses between the ages of newborn and 20.
How to Apply? Download application and refer to instructions.
Documentation Needed:
- A letter from the parent(s) or guardian(s) explaining the financial need.
- Statement of Income and Expenses.
- A copy of last year's Federal Income Tax Return 1040 pages 1 & 2 and the most recent pay stub(s) from each wage earner (parents and/or guardians only).
- A recent (not more than twelve (12) months old) audiogram AND quote from a licensed and/or certified audiologist and/or physician.
- An itemized cost quotation from the supplier which should include cost of hearing aid(s) or device(s), cost of ear mold(s), professional fees (evaluation, fitting/dispensing fee, follow up visits, repairs/warranty per year, batteries, and insurance - loss or damage). Please give your supplier the portion of this application entitled, "Information for Supplier".
thehikefund.org
712-325-0812
The Hearing Improvement Kids Endowment Fund provides hearing devices for children with hearing losses between the ages of newborn and 20.
How to Apply? Download application and refer to instructions.
Documentation Needed:
- A letter from the parent(s) or guardian(s) explaining the financial need.
- Statement of Income and Expenses.
- A copy of last year's Federal Income Tax Return 1040 pages 1 & 2 and the most recent pay stub(s) from each wage earner (parents and/or guardians only).
- A recent (not more than twelve (12) months old) audiogram AND quote from a licensed and/or certified audiologist and/or physician.
- An itemized cost quotation from the supplier which should include cost of hearing aid(s) or device(s), cost of ear mold(s), professional fees (evaluation, fitting/dispensing fee, follow up visits, repairs/warranty per year, batteries, and insurance - loss or damage). Please give your supplier the portion of this application entitled, "Information for Supplier".
uhccf.org
855-698-4223
customerservice@uhccf.org
United Healthcare Children's Foundation provides grants of up to $5,000 annually per child ($10,000) lifetime max per child to help pay for medical services and equipment, such as physical, occupational and speech therapies, counseling services, surgeries, prescription medications, wheelchairs, orthotics, eye glasses and hearing aids.
Service Organizations
Minnesota-Dakota District Kiwanis Office
mndak-kiwanis.org (Multilingual)
320-232-8301 (District Office) mndak.kiwanis@gmail.com
Kiwanis is a global organization of member-volunteers who are dedicated to changing the world, one child and one community at a time.
Lions Club International
lionsclubs.org (Multilingual)
630-571-5466
The Lions Club is an international service organization that focuses on programs and projects that serve the blind or visually impaired or aim to eliminate preventable and reversible blindness. They also participate in other health programs and projects such as hearing and diabetes. Click on Club Locator to find a local club.
Lions Club International
lionsclubs.org (Multilingual)
630-571-5466
The Lions Club is an international service organization that focuses on programs and projects that serve the blind or visually impaired or aim to eliminate preventable and reversible blindness. They also participate in other health programs and projects such as hearing and diabetes. Click on Club Locator to find a local club.
optimist.org
800-500-8130
Optimist Clubs are dedicated to "bringing out the best in kids" and do their part through community service programs. Optimist have the flexibility to serve the youth of their area as they determine what is needed.
Spearfish
realtorsforkids.org
605-722-0181
Assists children in the Northern Hills communities that are victims of abuse, neglect or abandonment; have either a temporary or ongoing medical condition that requires money beyond what the child's primary caregivers can provide; wish to participate in school and community programs and do not have the funds to do so. A referral request from may be initiated by a school counselor, a counselor for the Department of Social Services, a CASA volunteer, or a member of the REALTOR® Association.
Sioux Falls
Realtorsforkidssiouxempire.com
605-334-4752
RFK is committed to helping children throughout the Sioux Empire (all communities in Minnehaha, Lincoln, Lake, McCook, and Turner Counties) by providing financial support for fees associated with school and community activities, as well as other costs associated with improving their quality of life. RFK will help with travel expenses of getting a child to and from medical treatment. RFK does not accept requests directly from the parents of the child needing assistance. Requests will be accepted from referral agencies such as medical clinics, schools, social services, CASA or other child-related agencies, our members, and community members who know of a child in need. Referral agency on-line application. Referral agency paper application.
rotary.org
866-976-8279
Rotary's main objective is service: in the community, in the workplace, and throughout the world. Click on Club Finder to find a local club.
sertoma.org
816-333-8300
Sertoma' s primary focus is on assisting people with hearing health issues and educating the public on the issues surrounding hearing health. Sertoma also sponsors community projects to assist youth and to benefit a variety of other local community needs, as identified by the individual clubs. Click on Find a Club to find a local club.