South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
Our Mission
To be boldly innovative in improving the health and quality of life for South Carolinians.
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.
We're here to serve you. Please tell us how we can be of assistance.
Call our toll-free number at 1-888-549-0820.
Mailing address
P.O. Box 8206
Columbia, SC 29202-8206
Email
info@scdhhs.gov