Bulletins
Bulletin: Vaccines for Children Policy and Coding Update
Post Date: 10/15/2020 - 4:37pm
The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) is revising agency policies related to the administration of vaccines obtained through the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program to Healthy Connections Medicaid-enrolled children. The guidance and changes to vaccine administration and counseling policy included in this bulletin replace the existing SCDHHS guidance on this topic.
Bulletin: Updates to the Dental Services Provider Manual
Post Date: 09/10/2020 - 11:25am
The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) is issuing the following policy updates and clarifications for South Carolina Healthy Connections Medicaid dental providers effective for dates of service on and after Oct. 1, 2020.
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: COVID-19 Telehealth Policy Update to New Patient and Associate and Assistant-level Provider Coverage
Post Date: 04/16/2020 - 6:22pm
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 - 1:46pm
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.
Bulletin: COVID-19 Telehealth Policy Update to Associate-level Provider Coverage
Post Date: 04/06/2020 - 6:53pm
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 Policy Updates: Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Programs and Paid Feeding Assistant Programs
Post Date: 04/02/2020 - 4:36pm
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.
Bulletin: COVID-19 Telehealth Policy Update to Early Intervention Coverage
Post Date: 03/30/2020 - 5:30pm
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: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Temporary Telephonic and Telehealth Services Updates
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: COVID-19 Telehealth Services Policy Update to PT, OT and ST Coverage
Post Date: 03/27/2020 - 5:44pm
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) Update to Temporary Telehealth Coverage Changes for FQHCs and RHCs
Post Date: 03/25/2020 - 4:56pm
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 Physician, NP and PA Evaluation and Management Coverage
Post Date: 03/23/2020 - 4:32pm
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 - 7:37pm
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 - 7:03pm
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.
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.
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