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Public Notice of Final Actions for the Update of Periodicity Schedules
The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) gives notice of the following actions regarding the update of Periodicity Schedules under the State Plan under Title XIX of the Social Security Act Medical Assistance Program (Medicaid).
Post date: 03/29/2018 - 4:55pm
Proposed Action for the Supplemental Teaching Physician (STP) Payment Methodology Update
The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS), pursuant to the requirements of Section 1902(a)(13)(A) of the Social Security Act, gives notice of the following proposed action regarding its methods and standards for setting payments for the Supplemental Teaching Physician (STP) Payment Program under the State Plan under Title XIX of the Social Security Act Medical Assistance Program (Medicaid).
Post date: 03/02/2018 - 3:21pm
Public Notice: Opioid Prescribing Limits
The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) gives notice of the following actions regarding opioid prescription limitations paid pursuant to Title XIX of the Social Security Act Medical Assistance Program (Medicaid).
Post date: 03/01/2018 - 6:00pm
Public Notice of Proposed Actions for the Update of Periodicity Schedules
The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) gives notice of the following proposed actions regarding the update of Periodicity Schedules under the State Plan under Title XIX of the Social Security Act Medical Assistance Program (Medicaid).
Post date: 02/22/2018 - 8:55am
Public Notice of Proposed Actions for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Rate Setting Methodology
The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services gives notice of the following proposed action regarding Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Services under the State Plan under Title XIX of the Social Security Act Medical Assistance Program (Medicaid).
Post date: 02/21/2018 - 4:55pm
Proposed Renewal of the Head and Spinal Cord Injury Waiver
The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) gives notice of its intent to renew the Head and Spinal Cord Injury (HASCI) Waiver for an additional five years. The waiver renewal request will be submitted to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on or before March 30, 2018. The requested effective date of the HASCI Waiver renewal is July 1, 2018.
Post date: 02/16/2018 - 3:15pm
Public Notice of Final Actions for Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) Services Provided for Nursing Facility Residents
The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS), pursuant to the requirements of Section 1902(a)(13)(A) of the Social Security Act, gives notice of the following action regarding its methods and standards for setting payment rates for long term care facility services under the State Plan under Title XIX of the Social Security Act Medical Assistance Program (Medicaid).
Post date: 12/29/2017 - 1:49pm
Proposed Actions for Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) Services Provided for Nursing Facility Residents
The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS), pursuant to the requirements of Section 1902(a)(13)(A) of the Social Security Act, gives notice of the following proposed action regarding its methods and standards for setting payment rates for long term care facility services under the State Plan under Title XIX of the Social Security Act Medical Assistance Program (Medicaid).
Post date: 11/29/2017 - 5:25pm
Public Notice of Final Actions for FFY 2018 DSH Payments and Inpatient/Outpatient Hospital Changes
The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS), pursuant to the requirements of Section 1902(a)(13)(A) of the Social Security Act, gives notice of the following actions regarding its methods and standards for establishing Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) payments to qualifying DSH hospitals, for potential increases to inpatient hospital per discharge rates and outpatient hospital multipliers, for updating the
Post date: 09/29/2017 - 3:18pm
Public Notice of Final Actions for South Carolina Department of Mental Health (SCDMH) Nursing Facilities
The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS), pursuant to the requirements of Section 1902(a)(13)(A) of the Social Security Act, gives notice of the following action regarding its methods and standards for paying providers under the State Plan under Title XIX of the Social Security Act Medical Assistance Program (Medicaid).
Post date: 09/29/2017 - 1:53pm
Public Notice of Final Actions for Long Term Care Facility Services (Excluding State Owned Nursing Facilities)
The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS), pursuant to the requirements of Section 1902(a)(13)(A) of the Social Security Act, gives notice of the following proposed actions regarding its methods and standards for setting payment rates for long term care facility services (excluding state owned nursing facilities) under the State Plan under Title XIX of the Social Security Act Medical Assistance Program (Medicaid).
Post date: 09/21/2017 - 3:56pm
Public Notice of Proposed Actions for FFY 2018 DSH Payments and Inpatient/Outpatient Hospital Changes
The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS), pursuant to the requirements of Section 1902(a)(13)(A) of the Social Security Act, gives notice of the following proposed actions regarding its methods and standards for establishing Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) payments to qualifying DSH hospitals, for potential increases to inpatient hospital per discharge rates and outpatient hospital multipliers, for upd
Post date: 08/31/2017 - 9:31am
Public Notice of Proposed Actions for South Carolina Department of Mental Health (SCDMH) Nursing Facilities
The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS), pursuant to the requirements of Section 1902(a)(13)(A) of the Social Security Act, gives notice of the following proposed action regarding its methods and standards for paying providers under the State Plan under Title XIX of the Social Security Act Medical Assistance Program (Medicaid).
Post date: 08/31/2017 - 9:44am
Public Notice of Proposed Actions for Long Term Care Facility Services (Excluding State Owned Nursing Facilities)
The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS), pursuant to the requirements of Section 1902(a)(13)(A) of the Social Security Act, gives notice of the following proposed actions regarding its methods and standards for setting payment rates for long term care facility services (excluding state owned nursing facilities) under the State Plan under Title XIX of the Social Security Act Medical Assistance Program (Medicaid).
Post date: 08/14/2017 - 10:08am
Waiver Renewal for the Mechanical Ventilator Dependent Waiver and Waiver Specific Transition Plan
The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) intends to file waiver renewal with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for the Mechanical Ventilator Dependent (SC.40181) Home and Community-based (HCB) Waiver operated through the Community Long Term Care (CLTC) program. The effective date for the proposed waiver renewal changes is Dec. 1, 2017 or upon CMS approval.
Post date: 07/14/2017 - 2:17pm
Public Notice of Final Actions for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services gives notice of the following action regarding Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Services under the State Plan under Title XIX of the Social Security Act Medical Assistance Program (Medicaid).
Post date: 06/30/2017 - 3:17pm
Public Notice of Final Actions for Pharmacy Prescription Limit
The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) gives notice of the following actions regarding the monthly prescription limit under the State Plan under Title XIX of the Social Security Act Medical Assistance Program (Medicaid).
Post date: 06/28/2017 - 4:48pm
Public Notice of Final Actions for Pharmacy Benefit Co-Payments
The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) gives notice of the following actions regarding the prescription co-payments under the State Plan under Title XIX of the Social Security Act Medical Assistance Program (Medicaid).
Post date: 06/28/2017 - 4:45pm
Public Notice of Final Actions for Dental Fee Schedule Rate Increase
The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS), pursuant to the requirements of Section 1902(a)(13)(A) of the Social Security Act, gives notice of the following actions regarding its methods and standards for setting payment rates for Dental services under the State Plan under Title XIX of the Social Security Act Medical Assistance Program (Medicaid).
Post date: 06/28/2017 - 4:42pm
Public Notice of Final Actions for Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF/IID)
The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS), pursuant to the requirements of Section 1902(a)(13)(A) of the Social Security Act, gives notice of the following actions regarding its methods and standards for paying providers under the State Plan under Title XIX of the Social Security Act Medical Assistance Program (Medicaid).
Post date: 06/22/2017 - 5:03pm
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Latest Press Releases
Mar 31, 2017
Governor Henry McMaster today announced Christian L. Soura’s resignation as Director of the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, effective April 7, 2017.
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Feb 23, 2016
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Feb 16, 2016
Project Aims To Reduce Preterm Births; Prevent Child Injury
Reports / Statistics
Posted: 12/05/2012 - 9:25am
All eligibility, revenue, and expenditure estimates are preliminary projections as of October 2012 and not considered final. Estimates will change as more state and federal data and guidance becomes available.
Posted: 10/24/2012 - 12:53pm
•SFY12 and SFY13 Update
•Affordable Care Act Summary
•What Medicaid is looking for from providers
•Efforts underway
Posted: 08/01/2012 - 2:39pm
Posted: 07/25/2012 - 2:05pm
Posted: 07/24/2012 - 2:34pm
South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services: Strategic Vision/Plan for Rebalancing Long Term Care
Posted: 06/14/2012 - 2:36pm
Posted: 04/02/2012 - 2:15pm
- Section 1: Overview & FY 2012 Update
- Section 2: FY 2013 Budget Request
- Section 3: Looking Ahead
- Appendix: Update Regarding Improper Release of Medicaid Beneficiary Data, and PERM
Posted: 03/28/2012 - 2:39pm
Posted: 01/19/2012 - 4:06pm
- Section 1: Overview & FY 2012 Update
- Section 2: FY 2013 Budget Request
- Section 3: Looking Ahead
Posted: 01/19/2012 - 1:41pm
Posted: 01/11/2012 - 5:03pm
- Section 1: Overview
- Section 2: FY 2012 Update
- Section 3: FY 2013 Budget Request
- Section 4: Looking Ahead
Posted: 12/15/2011 - 1:43pm
Medicaid Cost and Quality Effectiveness
- Cost Effectiveness Analysis
- Cost Effectiveness Analysis Supplement - Rx Rebates
- CY2013_SC Medicaid Proviso Plan Performance Report
The Department of Health and Human Services shall establish a procedure to assess the various forms of health care delivery systems to measure cost effectiveness and quality. These measures must be compiled on an annual basis on identifiable benchmarks. These measures must broadly address agency program areas and initiatives using national and state measures. Cost effectiveness shall be determined in an actuarially sound manner and data must be aggregated in a manner to be determined by a third party. The methodology must use appropriate case-mix and actuarial adjustments. The department shall issue an annual healthcare report of statewide measures deemed appropriate by the department required under state and federal guidelines. The report shall be formatted in a clear, concise manner in order to be easily understood by Medicaid beneficiaries and other stakeholders. The annual results of the cost effectiveness calculations, quality measures and the report cards shall be made public on the department's website by December thirty-first for the prior state fiscal year.
Medicaid Cost And Quality Effectiveness
Description: The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) commissioned the following reports that meet the requirements of Proviso 21.33 of the General Appropriations Act of 2011-2012: “Medicaid Cost Effectiveness Analysis” and “Managed Care Savings Analysis”. These reports are important tools in understanding South Carolina Medicaid’s recent experience with coordinated care and will help guide future development of service delivery models. Posted: 10/14/2011 2:54:10 PM
Medicaid Cost And Quality Effectiveness
Description: The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) commissioned the following three independent reports that meet the requirements of Proviso 21.33 of the General Appropriations Act of 2010-2011: “Medicaid Cost and Quality Effectiveness,” “Managed Care Savings Analysis” and “South Carolina Health Plans Report Card.” These reports are important tools in understanding South Carolina Medicaid’s recent experience with coordinated care and will help guide future development of service delivery models.
Posted: 10/4/2010 8:50:17 AM
Posted: 10/14/2011 - 12:07pm
Best Management Practices Self Assessment
Description: DHHS self-assessment of management, as mandated by Proviso 72.62, State Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Appropriations Act.
Posted: 12/04/2009
2009 Non-Emergency Medicaid Transportation Services Survey
This report was produced under contract with the SC Department of Health and Human Services by the USC Institute for Families in Society. We are indebted to the staff of the USC Institute for Public Service and Policy Research Survey Lab for their help in conducting the telephone interviews.
Download Full Report
Posted:9/22/2009
DHHS 2008 Annual Report
Posted: 7/6/2009 4:06:30 PM
SCDHHS Response to LAC Audit of
Non-emergency Transportation Program
Copy of the LAC Report
2008 Annual Satisfaction and Experience Report
Description: Report Of Annual Survey Of Community Long Term Care (CLTC) Consumer Experience and Satisfaction
Posted: 4/6/2009 4:18:41 PM
Posted: 12/04/2009 - 12:22pm
Posted: 04/18/2008 - 5:13pm
CLTC Annual Consumer Experience and Satisfaction Report
Description: Report of Annual Survey of Community Long Term Care (CLTC)
Consumer Experience and Satisfaction
Posted: 11/7/2007 11:31:10 AM
Best Management Practices Self Assessment
Description: DHHS self-assessment of management, as mandated by Proviso 72.59, State Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Appropriations Act.
Posted: 10/29/2007
DHHS 2006 Annual Report (7 Mb)
Posted: 4/17/2007 10:41:11 AM
Description: THe State Children's Health Insurance Plans
Posted: 2/20/2007 9:18:58 AM
Posted: 11/07/2007 - 4:15pm
Best Management Practices Self Assessment
Description: DHHS self-assessment of management, as mandated by Proviso 72.62, State Fiscal Year 2006-2007 Appropriations Act.
Posted: 08/22/2006
Posted: 08/22/2006 - 5:17pm