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  Who Is Eligible? 

Individuals who meet financial and categorical requirements may qualify for Medicaid. States are required to cover certain groups (mandatory groups) and states are given the option of covering other groups (optional groups).

In order to receive benefits under the South Carolina Medicaid program, one must meet certain financial and non-financial requirements and fit into one of the categorical groups listed below:

  • Pregnant
  • Age 65 or older
  • Blind
  • Totally and permanently disabled
  • Under the age of 19, or
  • A parent or caretaker relative living with a child under age 18 (low-income families)


A Medicaid eligibility worker will determine whether or not one can be covered under one of these groups based upon the information obtained from a Medicaid application.

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