Consider the following statistics about health care coverage in South Dakota:
Total South Dakota Residents - 789,751
South Dakota uninsured residents - 11.39%
Total South Dakota HMO enrollment - 79,870
Avg annual employee premium in SD employer-sponsored plan (after employer contrib): $887
Avg SD hospital cost per inpatient day (before insurance) - $869
Source data according to the Kaiser Family Foundation:
Health Insurance Coverage of the Total Population, states (2007-2008), U.S. (2008)
Total HMO Enrollment, July 2008
Average Single Premium per Enrolled Employee For Employer-Based Health Insurance, 2008
Hospital Adjusted Expenses per Inpatient Day, 2007
Looking to purchase South Dakota health insurance? We offer a broad selection of South Dakota health plans for individuals, families and small businesses from most of the leading South Dakota health insurance companies.
Residents can also refer to a number of resources within South Dakota:
South Dakota Medical Services
Provides information and eligibility requirements for this state and federally funded program
South Dakota Children's Medical Insurance Program
Provides free health insurance to children who meet eligibility guidelines