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| A RESOURCE OF LAST RESORT FOR ECONOMIC,
MEDICAL AND FUNERAL ASSISTANCE
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H&HS County Welfare provides emergency assistance for individuals who meet the eligibility criteria,
as outlined in the Pennington County approved guidelines and state statutes. This program is a
resource of last resort which assists individuals who have no other public or private third-party
coverage. |
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Available county assistance includes economic assistance, medical
assistance and assistance for funeral services and burials. |
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Economic Assistance is an emergency assistance program. Eligibility is based on state statute
and county guidelines. The amount of assistance granted is established
in the county guidelines. For all assistance granted a state statute requires that a
lien is placed against the individual. Economic Assistance is not
an on-going program, but is designed to address
the immediate need.
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Due to the attachment of a lien, the individual is encouraged to exhaust all other
resources prior to making application with the county. The county will assist in making appropriate
referrals and can act as an advocate on the individual's behalf. |
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Types assistance provided:
- Rent
- Utilities
- Utility Deposit Guarantee
- Grocery
- Transportation
If you feel you may be eligible for assistance, please call (605)394-2156 to make an appointment.
When you call, you will be informed of what information you will need to bring to the appointment. |
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If you have an emergency, such as an eviction, an emergency walk-in sign-up time is available
each morning from 7:45 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. It is on a first-come, first-serve basis and the time available
is limited. If it is not an emergency, an appointment will be made. |
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The county is a resource of last resort and requires that all other resources be exhausted first.
Medical Assistance is determined
by a formula established in the state statutes. The individual's availability and affordability of
health care coverage will be one determining factor of eligibility. All medical services must meet the
criteria of medical necessity set by state statute. The county works directly with medical
providers and past and current employers in assessing eligibility. The county must approve non-emergency
medical procedures prior to the services being performed. The county investigates any
potential third-party payee. If the county approves financial assistance, a repayment plan
will be established. |
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Types of assistance provided:
- Medication
- Doctor
- Hospital
- Transportation
- Dental
- Any other medical need that is referred by a physician
If you feel you may be eligible for assistance, please call (605)394-2156 to make an appointment.
When you make the appointment, a packet of information will be sent to you listing the required
information you will need to bring to the appointment.
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Please inform the receptionist if you are calling for pre-authorization of a medical service or
have an immediate need for medications. |
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Pennington County Welfare provides financial assistance for funeral
services and burials for qualified individuals.
For assistance, please call (605)394-2156
to make an appointment.
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