Open enrollment is November 1 through January 15 and this year it feels different. The best way to help people gain coverage is by referring them to Get Covered South Dakota. Our team may be smaller than years past, but we are strong, dedicated, and here to help your community get the coverage they need. Encourage your patients and clients to book their appointment now so their spot is secured during open enrollment, and we can make sure they get the assistance they need. 

Fast and Easy Marketplace Referral Options:  

Direct clients to GetCoveredSouthDakota.org where they can:

• Book a free Zoom appointment with a Navigator;

• Submit a question via the contact form; or,

• Call or email for assistance

Pro tip: you can schedule an appointment for your client while they're at your office. This may make it easier for your client and ensures they are taken care of. They'll receive an email after booking with their appointment information and the Zoom link.

Referral Guide

Open Enrollment Tools

Marketing Open Enrollment Toolkit

More than 54,000 South Dakotans enrolled in Marketplace insurance coverage for the 2025 plan year. To encourage another successful year, this Open Enrollment Toolkit provides health centers with comprehensive resources to help patients navigate the annual health insurance enrollment period for plan year 2026. It includes social media graphics and copy for use before and during open enrollment, sample outreach text messages to connect with patients, talking points for staff to guide conversations, and a patient handout on the Health Insurance Marketplace, detailing what individuals need to know for this year’s enrollment.   

View the toolkit

Yearly Income Guidelines and Thresholds

Download and print this resource provided by Beyond the Basics to reference the new yearly income guidelines for Marketplace eligibility.

Download the PDF

How to Refer Flyer

Download and print this 1-pager to have available when you’re assisting clients. It will give you easy-to-follow instructions on how to refer your clients to Get Covered South Dakota for health insurance enrollment and assistance.

Download the flyer

What to Bring Checklist

Keep this checklist handy so you can inform your clients what to have ready when they’re applying (or re-enrolling) for insurance coverage. This information can also be found on our website.  

Download the checklist

What's Changed

There are several changes that may impact consumers when they access the Health Insurance Marketplace this year. Access a summary from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities to learn more about those changes and when they go into effect. 
Learn more here

UPCOMING EVENTS

Below you'll find free webinars that are open to all partners, whether you’re a community health worker, case manager, CAC, or staff who simply wants to help connect people to coverage, these are for you. Register to save your spot!

WHY YOUR ROLE MATTERS

South Dakota has one of the highest uninsured rates in the region and with fewer on-site Navigators this year, the support you provide is more important than ever. Every referral you make helps someone: 

• Gain access to preventive and primary care services; 

• Avoid high medical bills; and,

• Stay connected to care throughout the year.

Your connection, trust, and relationships with patients and clients can be the difference between someone staying uninsured or getting the coverage they deserve. 

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