The office of the South Dakota Attorney General Consumer Protection has a page with Fast Facts that includes links to topics generally handled by their office, such as credit reporting, identity theft, Medicaid, Medicare, opt-out, Social Security, unclaimed property, and wills, trusts, & living wills.

A financial counselor is available to answer billing questions and to assist with insurance and Medicare questions and claims.

The Social Security Administration distributes the nation's basic method of insuring a continuing income to a person or family when earnings stop or are reduced because of retirement, disability or death. Payments are not intended to replace all lost earnings. People should try to supplement Social Security payments with savings, pensions, investments, or other insurance. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) pays benefits/monthly checks to qualifying individuals based on financial need. To qualify you must be at least 65, blind or disabled. Low income and resource limits also apply. www.ssa.gov/ssi Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) pays benefits to people meeting certain medical requirements for disability payments, if you are insured, meaning that you worked long enough and paid Social Security taxes. www.ssa.gov/disability The Social Security office may have a list of approved organizational payees. Expanded online services are available through the Social Security portal at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount. The portal can be used for replacement Social Security Number (SSN) card requests without the need to travel to the office. In-person assistance is also available through local offices. To find the closest location check www.ssa.gov/locator/

A private, non-profit organization, paid by Medicare, to work with healthcare providers, communities, and Medicare consumers and families in our state and region to improve healthcare. They offer technical assistance, tailored education, best practices, tools and resources to aid in healthcare improvement. Information about the quality of care provided in local nursing homes and home health agencies is available by logging onto Medicare's website, www.medicare.gov, and clicking on Nursing Home Compare or Home Health Compare. Or you can call (800) MEDICARE (800) 633-4227 for a written report.

The Social Security Administration distributes the nation's basic method of insuring a continuing income to a person or family when earnings stop or are reduced because of retirement, disability or death. Payments are not intended to replace all lost earnings. People should try to supplement Social Security payments with savings, pensions, investments, or other insurance. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) pays benefits/monthly checks to qualifying individuals based on financial need. To qualify you must be at least 65, blind or disabled. Low income and resource limits also apply. www.ssa.gov/ssi Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) pays benefits to people meeting certain medical requirements for disability payments, if you are insured, meaning that you worked long enough and paid Social Security taxes. www.ssa.gov/disability The Social Security office may have a list of approved organizational payees. Expanded online services are available through the Social Security portal at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount. The portal can be used for replacement Social Security Number (SSN) card requests without the need to travel to the office. In-person assistance is also available through local offices. To find the closest location check www.ssa.gov/locator/

Black Hills Advocate helps a variety of people including people who are aging, people who are caregivers for a loved one or families with aging parents who live in the Black Hills. Black Hills Advocate also assists people who are facing illness; either short term or long term. They also facilitate a culture of transparency between patient and provider. Black Hills Advocate provide services including accompaniment to doctor/hospital visits, coordination of all health care providers, maintain portfolio of medical history, communicate with client's accountants, attorneys & financial planners, process monthly bill paying & bank statement reconciliation, implement financial planning strategies, assist with completion of health insurance & financial assistance applications, research treatment options, assist with advance directives (Health Care or Financial POA, Living Will, etc.), perform wellness visits at home or extended care facilities, coordinate end-of-life requests & after care planning, provide Guardianship & Conservatorship, advocate for patient's rights & medical needs, and assist with level of care choices & placement.

The Social Security Administration distributes the nation's basic method of insuring a continuing income to a person or family when earnings stop or are reduced because of retirement, disability or death. Payments are not intended to replace all lost earnings. People should try to supplement Social Security payments with savings, pensions, investments, or other insurance. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) pays benefits/monthly checks to qualifying individuals based on financial need. To qualify you must be at least 65, blind or disabled. Low income and resource limits also apply. www.ssa.gov/ssi Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) pays benefits to people meeting certain medical requirements for disability payments, if you are insured, meaning that you worked long enough and paid Social Security taxes. www.ssa.gov/disability The Social Security office may have a list of approved organizational payees. Expanded online services are available through the Social Security portal at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount. The portal can be used for replacement Social Security Number (SSN) card requests without the need to travel to the office. In-person assistance is also available through local offices. To find the closest location check www.ssa.gov/locator/

The Social Security Administration distributes the nation's basic method of insuring a continuing income to a person or family when earnings stop or are reduced because of retirement, disability or death. Payments are not intended to replace all lost earnings. People should try to supplement Social Security payments with savings, pensions, investments, or other insurance. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) pays benefits/monthly checks to qualifying individuals based on financial need. To qualify you must be at least 65, blind or disabled. Low income and resource limits also apply. www.ssa.gov/ssi Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) pays benefits to people meeting certain medical requirements for disability payments, if you are insured, meaning that you worked long enough and paid Social Security taxes. www.ssa.gov/disability The Social Security office may have a list of approved organizational payees. Expanded online services are available through the Social Security portal at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount. The portal can be used for replacement Social Security Number (SSN) card requests without the need to travel to the office. In-person assistance is also available through local offices. To find the closest location check www.ssa.gov/locator/

Providing: - General Medicare information - Ordering Medicare booklets - Information about health plans

The Social Security Administration distributes the nation's basic method of insuring a continuing income to a person or family when earnings stop or are reduced because of retirement, disability or death. Payments are not intended to replace all lost earnings. People should try to supplement Social Security payments with savings, pensions, investments, or other insurance. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) pays benefits/monthly checks to qualifying individuals based on financial need. To qualify you must be at least 65, blind or disabled. Low income and resource limits also apply. www.ssa.gov/ssi Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) pays benefits to people meeting certain medical requirements for disability payments, if you are insured, meaning that you worked long enough and paid Social Security taxes. www.ssa.gov/disability The Social Security office may have a list of approved organizational payees. Expanded online services are available through the Social Security portal at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount. The portal can be used for replacement Social Security Number (SSN) card requests without the need to travel to the office. In-person assistance is also available through local offices. To find the closest location check www.ssa.gov/locator/

The mission of SHIINE is to advocate for, inform, educate, and assist people with Medicare about Medicare's services so consumers can make timely informed decisions and access resources to meet their needs. Staff and trained volunteer counselors are available statewide who can assist people, free of charge, who have problems or questions regarding their Medicare benefits. Also housed with SHIINE is SMP (Senior Medicare Patrol) which is to detect, protect, and prevent fraud, waste and abuse.

The Social Security Administration distributes the nation's basic method of insuring a continuing income to a person or family when earnings stop or are reduced because of retirement, disability or death. Payments are not intended to replace all lost earnings. People should try to supplement Social Security payments with savings, pensions, investments, or other insurance. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) pays benefits/monthly checks to qualifying individuals based on financial need. To qualify you must be at least 65, blind or disabled. Low income and resource limits also apply. www.ssa.gov/ssi Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) pays benefits to people meeting certain medical requirements for disability payments, if you are insured, meaning that you worked long enough and paid Social Security taxes. www.ssa.gov/disability The Social Security office may have a list of approved organizational payees. Expanded online services are available through the Social Security portal at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount. The portal can be used for replacement Social Security Number (SSN) card requests without the need to travel to the office. In-person assistance is also available through local offices. To find the closest location check www.ssa.gov/locator/

The mission of SHIINE is to advocate for, inform, educate, and assist people with Medicare about Medicare's services so consumers can make timely informed decisions and access resources to meet their needs. Staff and trained volunteer counselors are available statewide who can assist people, free of charge, who have problems or questions regarding their Medicare benefits. Also housed with SHIINE is SMP (Senior Medicare Patrol) which is to detect, protect, and prevent fraud, waste and abuse.

The mission of SHIINE is to advocate for, inform, educate, and assist people with Medicare about Medicare's services so consumers can make timely informed decisions and access resources to meet their needs. Staff and trained volunteer counselors are available statewide who can assist people, free of charge, who have problems or questions regarding their Medicare benefits. Also housed with SHIINE is SMP (Senior Medicare Patrol) which is to detect, protect, and prevent fraud, waste and abuse.

Specializes in Medicare insurance supplements, Part C Medicare insurance, Medicare advantage insurance. Assists seniors, people with disabilities, and low income individuals with their Medicare insurance. Medicare plans available for as low as $0.00 monthly premium in areas listed below. Most plans offer hearing, dental, vision coverage, plus free gym memberships and doctor visits at no cost to the policy holder. Depending upon income levels, some plans offer healthy food benefits at no charge. Call for free consultation.