Parent/Caretaker Relatives (formally LIF)
The Parent/Caretaker Relatives program (formally known as Low Income Families (LIF)) is established for parents or other caretaker relatives who meet financial eligibility criteria.
Eligibility:
A person who may qualify for the Parent/Caretaker Relatives program must:
- Have a dependent child living in the home
- Show a specified degree of relationship to the child
- (Example: relative by blood, adoption or marriage)
- Be a South Carolina resident
- Be a U.S. citizen or a Lawful Permanent Resident Alien
- Have a Social Security number or verify an application for one
Income Limit:
| Family Size | Monthly Income (Eff. 03/01/2023) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 753.30 |
| 2 | 1,018.86 |
| 3 | 1,284.43 |
| 4 | 1,550.00 |
| 5 | 1,815.56 |
| 6 | 2,081.13 |
| 7 | 2,346.70 |
| 8 | 2,612.26 |
| Each Additional Member | 265.56 |
Benefits:
Individuals who are eligible will receive all Medicaid covered services.
To Apply:
Apply online or complete the following form(s) and submit it electronically to 8888201204@fax.scdhhs.gov , by mail to SCDHHS-Central Mail, P.O. Box 100101, Columbia, SC 29202-3101 or to your local county office.