South Dakota is increasing monthly cash assistance payments for families and children receiving TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) by approximately 6.4%, with payments ranging from $491 to $1,304 for independent living arrangements depending on household size. The state is also updating several medical assistance eligibility thresholds to align with current federal standards, including raising the supplemental security income limit for assisted living facilities from $967 to $994 monthly, increasing the home equity limit for long-term care applicants from $730,000 to $752,000, and raising the combined spousal maintenance allowance cap from $3,948 to $4,066.50. These changes reflect adjustments to federal poverty levels and medical services eligibility criteria.
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The effects of the rule changes are to update the TANF payment standard by approximately 6.4% and to update federal medical services eligibility standards that are reflected in rule.
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