Dental practices in South Dakota
PlanOptica tracks 2 health and welfare plans sponsored by 2 dental practices in South Dakota, covering 9 participants (plan year 2025 filings). The median plan has 5 participants, and the most common size is under 100 participants (100% of plans). The funding mix is split: 50% of plans are self-funded or mixed and the rest are mainly fully insured.
Northwestern Mutual leads by premium with a 0% share. Michael Mathias is the broker of record on 1 plan, more than any other firm. Only 50% of plans report a broker on Schedule A. Sioux Falls and Sisseton have the most plans.
Funding mix
- Fully insured1 · 50%
- Self-funded1 · 50%
Plan size (participants)
- Under 1002 · 100%
- 100 to 2490 · 0%
- 250 to 4990 · 0%
- 500 to 9990 · 0%
- 1,000 or more0 · 0%
Median plan: 5 participants.
Top carriers, dental, South Dakota
Top brokers, dental, South Dakota
Largest dental practices in South Dakota
| Employer / plan | City | Funding | Participants | Premium | Primary carrier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard A. Rauschenbach, D.D.S Richard A. Rauschenbach, D.D.S. Profit Sharing PlanAll plans | Sioux Falls | Self-funded | 8 | - | - |
| Stanley C. Gallagher, D.O., P.A Stanley C. Gallagher, D.O., P.A. 401(k) PlanAll plans | Sisseton | Fully insured | 1 | - | Northwestern Mutual |
Plans by city in South Dakota
Frequently asked questions
How many dental practices in South Dakota offer an ERISA health plan?
2 health and welfare plans from 2 dental practices in South Dakota appear in plan year 2025 filings on Form 5500, covering 9 participants. Plans with fewer than 100 participants that are fully insured do not have to file, so small practices are under-counted.
Which insurance carriers cover the most dental practices in South Dakota?
By Schedule A premium: Northwestern Mutual (0% of premium, 1 plan).
Which benefits brokers work with dental practices in South Dakota?
By number of client plans: Michael Mathias (1 plan). 50% of plans report a broker.
Are dental practices health plans in South Dakota self-funded or fully insured?
Fully insured 50% and self-funded 50%. Self-funded and mixed plans together make up 50%.
Where does this data come from?
U.S. Department of Labor Form 5500 filings and their Schedule A insurance attachments, latest filing per plan. Offices of dentists (NAICS 621210), plus healthcare employers whose name says dental, dentistry, orthodontics, periodontics, endodontics or oral surgery.
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Source: U.S. Department of Labor Form 5500 and Schedule A, latest filing per plan (plan years 2025). Offices of dentists (NAICS 621210), plus healthcare employers whose name says dental, dentistry, orthodontics, periodontics, endodontics or oral surgery. Location is the sponsor's filing address in South Dakota.