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Notification on Coverage of OTC COVID-19 Tests

New federal regulations have mandated that employees covered by self-funded health plans like the South Dakota State Employee Benefits Program can now receive Over the Counter (OTC) COVID-19 Tests at no cost. Click here to read the complete announcement.

To obtain Covid-19 tests from the federal government: Visit COVIDTests.gov or call 1.800.232.0233 (TTY 1.888.720.7489) to order your free COVID test kids from the federal government. No one will call, text, or email you from the federal government asking for your information to “help” you order free kits. These are scammers and should be ignored immediately.

The South Dakota State Employee Benefits Program has partnered with Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Dakota as the state’s third-party administrator. Wellmark BCBS of South Dakota is based in Sioux Falls. Currently, approximately 386,000 South Dakotans have their health coverage through BCBS. In fact, they are the largest health care network provider in South Dakota, and one in three Americans is covered by BCBS. Members of the State Employee Health Plan will enjoy access to a broad range of hospitals, primary care and specialist doctors, as well as telehealth benefits offered through Wellmark BCBS of South Dakota.

You will see significant benefit enhancements as a member of the Wellmark BCBS network. Learn more below:  

• Blue 365 Flyer
• myWellmark Guide
• Why Should I Register for myWellmark? 
• Find a Provider 
• Wellmark Claims Form 
• IDX Identity Theft Protection 
• Understanding Your Explanation of Benefits
• Doctor on Demand
• Search for Eligible Preventive Medications
• Wellmark Covered Preventive Services
• ER vs Urgence Care Cost Comparison

Healthcare Savings Videos

• Shop around and save on health care
• Save money with preventive care
• Learn how to manage big medical bills
• Save time and money with urgent care
• Find your prescription for less
• Save money with generic drugs

Health Plan Videos

• Review the medical plan basics
• Get the most out of your new health plan (HDHP Education)
• Nurseline
• Telemedicine

Livongo, a free new Diabetes Management Program from Wellmark Blue Cross, is designed to help those diagnosed with type 1 or type 2 diabetes and is completely voluntary. If you, your covered spouse, or covered dependents 13+ years old are interested in participating, click here. You’ll take a short survey to confirm you meet the criteria to participate. If you’re eligible, you can enroll right away and will receive new participant information from Livongo. Click here to watch the Member Experience Video to learn more.

Click here to view the Livongo PDF. 

State of South Dakota Pharmacy Cost Compare Tool – Click for Instructions

Plan Name/Identifier	Plan	Member ID	Link
Washington	WMK8EM	1022TST0401	Click Here
Lincoln	WMK8EL	1022TST0301	Click Here
Jefferson	WMK8EK	1022TST0201	Click Here
Roosevelt	WMK8EJ	1022TST0101	Click Here
Pharmacy Locator		1022TST0101	Click Here