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The new Health Insurance Marketplace is now open for individuals and families to look for affordable health insurance. Coverage can start as soon as January 1, 2014, and depending on your income you may even be able to get help paying for the insurance premiums. To see your healthcare coverage options through the new on-line Health Insurance Marketplace click here: www.healthcare.gov or call 1-800-318-2596 for more information. South Dakota Medicaid and CHIP Individuals and families with lower incomes may qualify for South Dakota's Medicaid or Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) programs. To find out more about Medicaid and CHIP and whether you might qualify, click here. Invitation to Discuss and Demonstrate The State of South Dakota, Department of Social Services (DSS) is issuing a “Invitation to Discuss and Demonstrate (IDD)” to review and research existing Medical assistance eligibility systems that are operational in at least one State. 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Goals Ensure access to services for our customers. Protect individuals from abuse, neglect and exploitation. Foster partnerships to leverage resources for our customers. Improve outcomes through continuous quality improvement. Strengthen and align human resources to meet our mission. 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