Partners for Healthy Children (PHC)

Healthy Connections provides health insurance plans for children who live in families with income at or below 208% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL).

Eligibility: 

A person who may qualify for the PHC program must:

  • Be under 19years of age
  • Be resident of South Carolina
  • 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 (Effective 3/1/2015)

1

 $ 2,040.13

2

 $ 2,761.20

3

 $ 3,482.27

4

 $ 4,203.33

5

 $ 4,924.40

6

 $ 5,645.47

7

 $ 6,366.53

8

 $ 7,087.60

Each Additional Member

$ 721.07

 

For family sizes over 8, add the amount shown for each additional person to income limit for 8.

Benefits: 

Individuals who are eligible will receive all Medicaid covered services.

To Apply: 

Apply online or complete the following form and submit it to your local county office

The Partners for Healthy Children program was authorized under Title XXI of the Social Security Act. This program provides Medicaid coverage for children who live in families with income at or below 208% of the Federal Poverty Level. The available plans include Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).

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SCDHHS highly values the safety of beneficiaries’ personal information and does not call
beneficiaries asking for personal information such as their social security number.  Beneficiaries
should never give out their social security number or other personal information to anyone they
have not contacted.  If they do receive a suspicious call, they should contact local law enforcement
immediately. 

 
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