Public Notice of Proposed Actions for Former Foster Care Youth—Coordinated Care

The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) gives notice of the following proposed actions regarding coverage of former Foster Care youth under the State Plan under Title XIX of the Social Security Act Medical Assistance Program (Medicaid).

Effective on or after July 1, 2017, SCDHHS proposes to amend the South Carolina Title XIX State Plan to add former foster care youth (individuals under age 26 who were in foster care in South Carolina at the age of 18) to the list of eligibility groups that will be mandatorily enrolled in coordinated care.

SCDHHS anticipates that the action above will initially be budget neutral, but will ultimately lead to cost savings through increases in coordination of care and better utilization management and review.

Copies of this notice are available at each County Department of Health and Human Services Office and at www.scdhhs.gov for public review. Additional information regarding this proposed action is available upon request at the address cited below.

Written comments may be sent to Bryan Amick, SCDHHS, Office of Health Programs, Post Office Box 8206, Columbia, South Carolina 29202-8206. Comments may also be submitted to comments@scdhhs.gov. Written and e-mailed comments must be received by close of business May 30, 2017.

Any written comments submitted may be reviewed by the public at the SCDHHS, Office of Health Programs, Jefferson Square Building, 1801 Main Street, Columbia, South Carolina, Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M.