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Contact: Brandon Huether, Marketing and Communications Manager
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October 30, 2025
Connecting South Dakotans to Health Coverage
During Marketplace Open Enrollment
South Dakotans can get free, local help comparing plans and enrolling through Get Covered South Dakota or their community health center through January 15.
SIOUX FALLS, S.D.— During this year’s annual open enrollment period, November 1, 2025, through January 15, 2026, individuals can enroll or re-enroll in a Marketplace health insurance plan. South Dakotans can receive free assistance exploring their health coverage options with Get Covered South Dakota or through their local community health center.
The Marketplace offers affordable health insurance coverage for individuals and families who don’t have access to health insurance through their employer and those who are not eligible for Medicaid or Medicare. “This year, we are encouraging individuals to log into their Marketplace account shortly after November 1 to complete their application for 2026,” said Lindsey Karlson, Director of Programs and Training at the Community HealthCare Association of the Dakotas. “We anticipate that there will be changes to advanced premium tax credits compared to 2025. Logging in early gives people time to review those changes and select a plan.”
People enrolling in a plan on the Marketplace at HealthCare.gov are guaranteed comprehensive coverage with no pre-existing condition exclusions or markups. These plans cover essential benefits, including doctor and hospital visits, prescription drugs, mental health treatment, and maternity care. In addition, enrollees receive free preventive care services, such as vaccines and health screenings.
Assistance for South Dakota Enrollees
Anyone in South Dakota can get free, local help signing up for health insurance through our team of Navigators. Navigators are here to make the process simple and stress-free—helping you compare plans, see if you qualify for extra savings, and complete your enrollment. Translation services are also available for free if you don’t speak English. You can schedule a free Zoom appointment or fill out the contact form at GetCoveredSouthDakota.org, call 605-277-8405, or get connected through any health center in the state. No matter your situation, Navigators are here to help you find affordable coverage and understand how to use it to stay healthy. Health centers that can help are Complete Health, Falls Community Health, Horizon Health, South Dakota Urban Indian Health, and Oyate Health Center. To get coverage starting Jan 1, 2026, enroll by Dec 15, 2025. To get coverage starting Feb 1, 2026, enroll between Dec 16, 2025 and Jan 15, 2026.
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About the Community HealthCare Association of the Dakotas
The Community HealthCare Association of the Dakotas (CHAD) is a 501(c)3 membership organization serving as the primary care association for North Dakota and South Dakota. Our mission is to foster healthy communities by promoting and supporting programs that increase access to affordable, high-quality health care for all Dakotans. CHAD supports nine federally qualified health centers in North Dakota and South Dakota through training, technical assistance, and advocacy. CHAD has supported the efforts of health centers, which offer a unique model of high-quality, cost-effective, patient-centered primary care, for over 40 years. To learn more, visit www.communityhealthcare.net.
This publication is supported by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $160,000 with 100 percent funded by CMS/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CMS/HHS, or the U.S. Government.
