South Dakota BEES Medicaid System Achieves CMS Certification

CHICAGO, Sept. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- RedMane Technology LLC, a Chicago-based software solutions and system integration firm, announced today that the Medicaid Benefits Eligibility and Enrollment system they designed, developed and implemented for the State of South Dakota Department of Social Services (DSS) Economic Assistance Division has officially received full certification from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), part of the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

The certification, awarded following a rigorous Streamlined Modular Certification (SMC) assessment, is retroactive to September 2024. It affirms the system's compliance, functionality, and positive outcomes for South Dakota residents.

Built on the Cúram platform, the modern integrated eligibility solution streamlines data verification and eligibility determination, reduces manual processes, and enhances the experience for applicants and recipients. South Dakota DSS launched the Medicaid eligibility system in March 2024 and has continued to enhance the system to expand more features and capabilities to better serve the South Dakota residents.

The cloud-based solution includes a citizen-facing web portal, supports eligibility determinations using a robust rules engine, automates change-of-circumstance processing, and enables renewals, reporting, and seamless integration with federal and state systems. These capabilities reduce the administrative burden and improve overall service delivery.

"CMS certification validates the strength of the BEES solution and the commitment behind it," said Tony Lakier, CEO of RedMane. "It reflects our focus on solving complex eligibility challenges with scalable, flexible technology that works for both agency staff and the individuals they serve. With this milestone coming just ahead of MESC 2025, it's a timely example of how collaboration and innovation continue to raise the bar in Medicaid modernization."

Building on the successful implementation of the Medicaid program in the first phase, Phase two is currently underway to extend the platform to include Child Care benefits, further consolidating eligibility processes under a single, modern cloud-based system.

About South Dakota DSS Economic Assistance
The State of South Dakota Department of Social Services Economic Assistance supports the health and well-being of South Dakotans of all ages. They connect individuals and families with essential services, including medical care, food assistance, child care, heating and utility support, financial assistance, and employment assistance.

About RedMane
Since 2000, RedMane Technology LLC has delivered innovative systems that help health and human services organizations implement, modernize, and optimize mission-critical programs, including Medicaid, child welfare, child support, adult protective services, and veteran services. Client partners throughout North America include the U.S. states of Alaska, California, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, New Mexico, and South Dakota, along with Indigenous Peoples communities, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Canadian provinces, and First Nations communities. For more information, visit www.redmane.com.

SOURCE RedMane Technology