South Dakota Resources
The International Association for Indigenous Aging (IA2), with support from the National Indian Council on Aging (NICOA), presents this video to highlight the benefits, the services, and the application process for the South Dakota Medicaid Home and Community Based Services – HOPE waiver (HCBS-HOPE). This video is an informational guide and a tool to offer elders and their caregivers an alternative to nursing home care. This video highlights
the valuable services that address caregiving gaps. The South Dakota HOPE waiver benefits Native American elders and their caregivers by providing comprehensive and low-cost medical insurance and additional in-home services that keep elders at home instead of in a nursing home. South Dakota has many options for Family Caregiver programs that allow families to choose, train, and pay their friends and family to provide care in their own home. This video offers direct resources for finding out what services are available and how to access South Dakota Benefits Specialists to apply for the program. The video is culturally sensitive to the concerns about the in-home assessment process and offers guidance on what to expect.
