Assist in the Journey Home
Home is a cherished place. A place for making memories. A place to gather. A place to be yourself and be happy. Everyone deserves the comfort of home. Thankfully, with Home Again, you can help vulnerable South Dakotans get back on the path to living independently. As a program under the South Dakota Department of Social Services, Home Again can provide one-time services to transition, as well as ongoing service support, that isn’t typically covered by South Dakota Medicaid.
Services provided are as follows:
Transition Services
With the help of Home Again, we can assist disadvantaged South Dakotans secure a housing unit, set up a brand-new housing unit, or make minor modifications to a current unit.
Community Transportation
Our transition coordinators can help individuals secure services that go beyond the transition back to home, like day-to-day transportation. Whether individuals need to get to and from appointments, social events, or trips to the store, Home Again can help them get started and ensure they are familiar with the transportation options available to them.*
Assistive Technology
We can also ensure help with getting vulnerable South Dakotans access to available supplies and home modifications that can better support them in becoming independent in self-care. This can help cover items such as daily sensors, medication dispensers, grab bars and more.*
*Services vary depending on where you transition.
Eligibility Requirements
South Dakotans should have a say in where they live. Home Again’s goal is to help them get there, with an Operational Protocol that is approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Participation is open to any adults aged 18 or older that meet the following criteria.
Is a South Dakota resident.
Resides in a nursing facility, ICF/ID or other qualifying institution for 60 or more consecutive days.
Meets Medicaid level of care.
Is financially eligible.
Will reside in qualified housing upon transition.
Is willing to enroll in and can be supported in the community through the provision of an existing 1915(c)HCBS waiver.
If you know, or currently care for, someone that has expressed an interest in transitioning back home or to their community, Home Again may be able to help. With your referral, you can help someone receive the services they deserve to become independent in self-care and put them on the path back home.
Services Offered
Transition Services
Community Transportation*
Assistive Technology*
*Services vary depending on where someone transitions
Learn more at homeagain.sd.gov.