About DHHS

Department of Health and Human Services

Our Mission

To purchase the most health for our citizens in need at the least possible cost to the taxpayer

Medicaid is South Carolina's grant-in-aid program by which the federal and state governments share the cost of providing medical care for needy persons who have low income.

The rules for Medicaid coverage vary from state to state. Someone who is eligible in South Carolina may not be eligible in North Carolina or Georgia, etc.

History

The program was authorized by Title XIX of the Social Security Act that was signed into law by the President on July 30, 1965. Congress has continually changed the Medicaid Program since it was created. South Carolina began participation in the Medicaid Program in July 1968.

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P.O. Box 8206
Columbia, SC 29202

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