To register to vote in South Dakota, you must:

• Be a United States citizen (South Dakota Constitution, Article VII, Section 2)
• Reside in South Dakota (residency defined)
• Be at least 18 years old on or before the next election 
• Not currently serving a sentence for a felony conviction which included imprisonment, served or suspended, in an adult penitentiary system (See additional felony information)
• Not be judged mentally incompetent by a court of law

You may also register to vote at the following locations:

• County auditor's office
• Driver's license station (when you are renewing or applying for a driver's license you may also register to vote on the driver's license application)
• City Finance Office
• Public assistance agencies providing food stamps, TANF or WIC
• Department of Human Services offices which provide assistance to the disabled
• Military recruitment offices

You will need the following information to file a claim for reemployment assistance benefits:

• Social Security Number
• Driver’s license number or other state identification number
• Your employment history for the last 18 months, including:
  • Each employer’s name, address and phone number
  • Dates of employment (month and year)
  • Pay rate
  • Reason you are no longer working for the employer
• The name and local number of your union hall, if you obtain work through the union.
• Your Alien Registration Number if you are not a U.S. Citizen.
• Your SF-8 and SF-50 forms if you are a federal employee.
• Your DD214 if you served in the military.
• If you worked for Non-South Dakota employers you must have an accurate mailing address and telephone number for them.

You can file a claim for unemployment benefits online or by telephone. 

• Filing online is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You can access the online portal by clicking FILE NOW option above. 
• To file by telephone, contact the Claims Call Center at 605.626.3179, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:20 p.m. (Central Time). Speech and hearing impaired applicants can call 800.877.1113.

It is recommended that you file as soon as you become unemployed or if your work hours have been reduced. Waiting to file may cause you to lose some benefits.

 t's easy to apply! 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. 

 South Dakota Medicaid covers check-ups/preventative care. The type of coverage differs by program type. Full coverage adults: Yearly Well-Adult check-up and screenings, dental exams and cleanings, eye exam and immunizations. Children: Yearly Well-Child check-ups, dental exams and cleanings, eye exam and immunizations. 

 Adult dental coverage is limited to $1,000 each year (July 1 – June 30). Recipients must pay for services over the $1,000 yearly limit. Medically necessary emergency services, preventative services, dentures, and partials are exempt from the $1,000 limit. 

You can find the updated numbers of COVID-19 testings and cases reported by the Department of Health here.

The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, tiredness, and dry cough. Some patients may have aches and pains, nasal congestion, runny nose, sore throat or diarrhea. These symptoms are usually mild and begin gradually. Some people become infected but don’t develop any symptoms and don't feel unwell.

Most people (about 80%) recover from the disease without needing special treatment. Around 1 out of every 6 people who get COVID-19 becomes seriously ill and develops difficulty breathing. Older people, and those with underlying medical problems like high blood pressure, heart problems or diabetes, are more likely to develop serious illness.

People with fever, cough and difficulty breathing should seek medical attention.

You can find a detailed map with the spread of the cases here: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/cases-in-us.html

If you think you have been exposed to COVID-19 and develop a fever and symptoms, such as cough or difficulty breathing, call your healthcare provider for medical advice.

You can read more about what the CDC recommends here: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/steps-when-sick.html

You can find here a map that all includes states and territories with one or more laboratories that have successfully verified and are currently using COVID-19 diagnostic tests. 

You will need to provide your Driver License/ID card Number, date of birth, and last 4 digits of your Social Security number in order for your information to be verified against our records. You will also need to upload or mail 2 documents to prove your residential/physical address. A vision statement is required if you are 65 or older. 

If you are a US citizen or permanent resident and currently have a federally compliant driver license/ID Card or are upgrading a Restricted License, then you can renew your Driver License/ID Card.