In crisis right now? Call or text 988
Home / Insurance / South Dakota / Does South Dakota Medicaid cover therapy?

Does South Dakota Medicaid Cover Therapy?

South Dakota Medicaid covers therapy — but the specifics depend on which managed care plan you're in, and with Medicaid expansion, most adults up to 138% FPL qualify.

South Dakota snapshot
South Dakota mental health insurance landscape

SD Medicaid. Expansion passed 2022, effective 2023.

Partial parity Medicaid expanded

What's covered

South Dakota Medicaid covers individual therapy, psychiatric medication management, group therapy, and (in most cases) intensive outpatient programs. Coverage is typically robust, with no copay or very low copay.

Finding a provider

Not all therapists accept Medicaid, but Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and Community Mental Health Centers do. Search your state's Medicaid MCO provider directory.

South Dakota-specific

SD Medicaid. Expansion passed 2022, effective 2023.

If you're in the coverage gap

Coverage gap closed in {N} due to expansion. Check your eligibility at healthcare.gov.

Free tool
Not sure what modality you need?

The Therapist Finder Quiz asks 5 questions and narrows you to the modalities most likely to fit — plus exact search terms.

Take the quiz →