Bulletins
Provider Alert: Additional COVID-19 Telehealth Guidance for Early Intervention Providers
Post Date: 07/10/2020 - 10:27am
Provider Alert: New Coverage for COVID-19 Testing Available for Those Without Healthcare Coverage
Post Date: 07/06/2020 - 5:42pm
Bulletin: Provider Reimbursement Available for COVID-19 Testing for the Uninsured
Post Date: 07/06/2020 - 4:48pm
The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) today announced it will begin accepting applications for a limited-benefit Medicaid coverage group newly authorized to provide reimbursement for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) testing for those without healthcare coverage. Services and individuals covered by the new COVID-19 Limited Benefit Program are limited to COVID-19 testing and diagnostic services. Instructions for providers are available below. Additional SCDHHS COVID-19-related policy changes and resources for providers are available at www.scdhhs.gov/COVID19.
Bulletin: July 2020 Coverage and Reimbursement Changes
Post Date: 06/30/2020 - 6:02pm
Several benefit and reimbursement changes are being implemented on July 1, 2020.
Provider Alert: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Holding Medicaid Provider Funding Relief Webinars Next Week
Post Date: 06/19/2020 - 1:29pm
Provider Alert: COVID-19 Testing Fee Schedule, Provider FAQ Page Updated
Post Date: 06/16/2020 - 10:21am
Provider Alert: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Announces Medicaid Funding Relief
Post Date: 06/11/2020 - 11:18am
Provider Alert: COVID-19 Regulatory and Reimbursement Flexibilities for Nursing Facilities
Post Date: 04/30/2020 - 3:50pm
Provider Alert: Healthy Connections Choices Annual Enrollment Broker Provider Trainings
Post Date: 04/28/2020 - 1:28pm
Provider Alert: Updated Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Provider FAQ Responses
Post Date: 04/24/2020 - 10:43am
Provider Alert: Approval of South Carolina’s Appendix K Amendments Request
Post Date: 04/21/2020 - 7:51pm
Provider Alert: 2020 Provider Revalidation: Group 2 Temporarily Delayed Due to COVID-19
Post Date: 04/20/2020 - 12:11pm
Bulletin: COVID-19 Telehealth Policy Update to New Patient and Associate and Assistant-level Provider Coverage
Post Date: 04/16/2020 - 6:24pm
On Friday, March 13, 2020, President Donald Trump declared a national emergency due to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and Governor Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency for the state of South Carolina. As a part of the state’s preparation and response to COVID-19, the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) is announcing additional temporary modifications to policies related to telehealth coverage. These modifications are in addition to those previously announced that are available at www.scdhhs.gov/COVID19.
Bulletin: COVID-19 Telehealth Policy Update to Well-visit Coverage
Post Date: 04/16/2020 - 1:48pm
On Friday, March 13, 2020, President Donald Trump declared a national emergency due to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and Governor Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency for the state of South Carolina. As a part of the state’s preparation and response to COVID-19, the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) is announcing additional temporary modifications to policies related to telehealth coverage. These modifications are in addition to those announced previously that are available at www.scdhhs.gov/covid19.
Provider Alert: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Provider FAQ Page, Telehealth Fee Schedule Now Available
Post Date: 04/13/2020 - 9:02pm
Bulletin: COVID-19 Telehealth Policy Update to Associate-level Provider Coverage
Post Date: 04/06/2020 - 6:55pm
On Friday, March 13, 2020, President Donald Trump declared a national emergency due to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and Governor Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency for the state of South Carolina. As a part of the state’s preparation and response to COVID-19, the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) is announcing additional temporary modifications to policies related to telehealth coverage.
Bulletin: COVID-19- Temporary Dental Services Policy
Post Date: 04/03/2020 - 7:45pm
SCDHHS is announcing additional temporary modifications to policies related to services eligible for reimbursement through the dental benefit.
Bulletin: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Temporary Policy Updates: Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Programs and Paid Feeding Assistant Programs
Post Date: 04/02/2020 - 4:37pm
On Friday, March 13, 2020, President Donald Trump declared a national emergency due to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar issued a section 1135 blanket waiver and Governor Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency for the state of South Carolina. As a part of the state’s preparation and response to COVID-19, the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) is announcing several temporary policy changes to protect the health and well-being of South Carolina Healthy Connections Medicaid members, certified nurse aides (CNAs), CNA candidates, paid feeding assistants (PFAs) and health care providers.
Provider Alert: Initial Approval of South Carolina’s 1135 Waiver Request
Post Date: 04/02/2020 - 2:05pm
Provider Alert: SCDHHS Hosting Medicaid Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID-19) Update Webinar
Post Date: 04/01/2020 - 12:40pm
Bulletin: COVID-19 Telehealth Policy Update to ABA Coverage
Post Date: 03/30/2020 - 8:22pm
SCDHHS will begin accepting claims for the changes noted in this bulletin no later than April 15, 2020, for dates of services on or after this bulletin’s date.
Bulletin: COVID-19 Telehealth Policy Update to Early Intervention Coverage
Post Date: 03/30/2020 - 5:32pm
On Friday, March 13, 2020, President Donald Trump declared a national emergency due to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and Governor Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency for the state of South Carolina. As a part of the state’s preparation and response to COVID-19, the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) is announcing additional temporary modifications to policies related to telehealth coverage.
Bulletin: COVID-19 Telehealth Policy Update to Behavioral Health Coverage
Post Date: 03/28/2020 - 7:25pm
As a part of the state’s preparation and response to COVID-19, the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) is announcing additional temporary modifications to policies related to telehealth coverage.
Bulletin: COVID-19 Telehealth Services Policy Update to PT, OT and ST Coverage
Post Date: 03/27/2020 - 5:44pm
As a part of the state’s preparation and response to COVID-19, the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) is announcing additional temporary modifications to policies related to telehealth coverage.
Bulletin: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Update to Temporary Telehealth Coverage Changes for FQHCs and RHCs
Post Date: 03/25/2020 - 4:57pm
On Friday, March 13, 2020, President Donald Trump declared a national emergency due to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and Governor Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency for the state of South Carolina. As a part of the state’s preparation and response to COVID-19, the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) is announcing additional temporary modifications to policies related to telehealth coverage.
Bulletin: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Temporary Durable Medical Equipment Updates
Post Date: 03/23/2020 - 6:41pm
Bulletin: COVID-19 Telehealth Policy Update to Physician, NP and PA Evaluation and Management Coverage
Post Date: 03/23/2020 - 4:34pm
On Friday, March 13, 2020, President Donald Trump declared a national emergency due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and Governor Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency for the state of South Carolina. As a part of the state’s preparation and response to COVID-19, the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) is announcing additional temporary modifications to policies related to telehealth coverage. These modifications are in addition to those announced in the Medicaid bulletin issued on March 19, 2020.
Bulletin: COVID-19 Telehealth Policy Updates for Physicians, NPs, PAs and LIPs
Post Date: 03/19/2020 - 7:33pm
SCDHHS is announcing modifications to policies related to the telephonic delivery of services to protect South Carolina Healthy Connections Medicaid members by ensuring ongoing access to care.
Bulletin: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Temporary Policy Updates
Post Date: 03/17/2020 - 7:05pm
On Friday, March 13, 2020, President Donald Trump declared a national emergency due to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar issued an 1135 blanket waiver, and Governor Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency for the state of South Carolina.
Provider Alert: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Part C Program (BabyNet) Updates
Post Date: 03/05/2020 - 12:39pm
Provider Alert: SCDHHS to Replace its Medicaid Management Information System
Post Date: 03/03/2020 - 3:05pm
Bulletin: Changes to Administrative Review Procedures of Select Physician Administered Drugs
Post Date: 02/28/2020 - 3:17pm
Effective March 1, 2020, the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) will implement the changes described below for select physician-administered drugs.
Provider Alert: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Part C Program (BabyNet) Updates and Important Dates
Post Date: 01/14/2020 - 4:20pm
Provider Alert: Transition to Billing Current Dental Terminology (CDT) Procedure Codes
Post Date: 01/08/2020 - 4:43pm
Bulletin: Reintroduction of Adult Podiatry Benefit
Post Date: 12/03/2019 - 5:16pm
SCDHHS is extending podiatry services to South Carolina Medicaid beneficiaries over the age of 21. Podiatry services rendered to Medicaid beneficiaries must be medically necessary in order to be reimbursed. Adult podiatry services were previously covered by South Carolina Healthy Connections Medicaid until Feb. 1, 2011.
Provider Alert: Autism Spectrum Disorder Services Daily Limits and Service Unit Contact Time
Post Date: 11/26/2019 - 2:47pm
Provider Alert: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Part C Program (BabyNet) Updates and Important Dates
Post Date: 11/26/2019 - 11:01am
Provider Alert: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Part C Program (BabyNet) Updates and Important Dates
Post Date: 11/06/2019 - 8:21pm
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