Public Notice of Final Action for Private Duty Nursing Rate Increase

The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) gives notice of the following actions regarding rates for private duty nursing under the State Plan under Title XIX of the Social Security Act Medical Assistance Program (Medicaid).

Effective for services on or after Jan. 1, 2023, SCDHHS will amend the South Carolina Title XIX State Plan to increase rates for the following services:

The rate increase is being made to enhance the network of providers rendering services to members enrolled in the South Carolina Healthy Connections Medicaid program.

Based on the action above, SCDHHS anticipates a budget impact of approximately $2.3 million for licensed practical nurse (LPN) enhanced private duty nursing per year in total dollars.

Copies of this notice are available at each South Carolina Healthy Connections Medicaid county office and at www.scdhhs.gov for public review. Additional information regarding these actions is available upon request at the address cited below.

Any written comments submitted may be reviewed by the public at the SCDHHS, Bureau of Policy, 1801 Main Street, Columbia, South Carolina, Monday through Friday between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.