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The South Dakota State Employee Benefits Program offers quality, affordable health care and flexible benefits plan options to all employees. When combined with our Well-Being and Employee Assistance Programs, State employees have all resources and options necessary to make informed health care decisions and healthier life choices.
Eligible State employees and their families will have access to four options, including a zero-deductible health plan, a low-deductible health plan, and two high-deductible health plans.
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Benefits Contact Information
Your Health Plan and Flexible Benefits Pages
| Health Care Options | Compare and contrast the four health plans. |
| Wellmark | A list of all benefits and programs available through Wellmark. |
| Pregnancy Care Management | A comprehensive program and resources for expectant mothers. |
| Telehealth | Use Doctor on Demand to visit with a provider from the comfort of your home. |
| Hinge Health | A digital program combining gentle exercise with 1-on-1 support for pain relief. |
| Wellmark Care Team | Dedicated support for those dealing with injuries, illnesses, and chronic conditiions. |
| Flu Vaccination Schedule | All dates and information for our annual state employee flu shot clinics. |
| Preventive Care | A list of covered preventive medications, services, and screenings. |
| Dental Plans | Information on all plans and programs provided by Delta Dental. |
| Vision Plans | Information on plans and freebies provided by EyeMed. |
| Critical Illness Coverage | Protection for you and your loved ones in the event of a major illness. |
| Life Insurance Plans | Information on basic, supplemental, and AD&D coverage. |
| Accident Insurance Coverage | Lump-sum payout for over 150 different events. |
| Tax-Advantaged Accounts | Information on HSA, FSA, and HRA accounts from WEX. |
| Hospital Indemnity Insurance | A lump sum payment for any hospitalized covered family member. |
| Short-Term Disability | Protect your income with 70% of your monthly salary, up to $1,200 per week. |
| Employee Deals and Discounts | A list of all deals and discounts available to state employees. |
Machine Readable File "MRF" Transparency in Coverage
This link leads to the machine-readable files that are made available in response to the federal Transparency in Coverage Rule and include negotiated service rates and out-of-network allowed amounts between health plans and healthcare providers. The machine-readable files are formatted to allow researchers, regulators, and application developers to access and analyze data more easily.