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Jun 30, 2020
Public Notices
Proposed Pre-Eligibility Medical Expenses
The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) gives notice of the following proposed actions regarding the eligibility changes implemented under Social Security Act §1902(r)(1)(A), Social Security Act §1924(d)(1)(D), CFR Title 42 §435.725(c)(4) and CFR Title 42 §435.832(c)(4).
Post date: 08/12/2015 - 9:27am
NH Rates Effective 10/1/15
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 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: 08/10/2015 - 3:06pm
Proposed Renewal of the Intellectually Disabled and Related Disabilities Home and Community-Based Services Waiver Program
The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) gives notice that a draft of the waiver renewal document for the Intellectually Disabled/Related Disabilities (IDRD) home and community-based services (HCBS) waiver will be submitted to the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare (CMS), and available for public review and comment.
Post date: 08/05/2015 - 1:54pm
Physician Assistants (PA) public notice
The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS), pursuant to the requirement of 42 CFR 447.205, gives notice of the following proposed action regarding Physician Assistants.
Post date: 07/28/2015 - 1:11pm
Proposed Action Regarding The Health Insurance Premium Payment Program (HIPP)
The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) gives notice of the following proposed action regarding the Health Insurance Premium Payment program (HIPP) under the State Plan under Title XIX of the Social Security Act Medical Assistance Program (Medicaid).
Post date: 07/15/2015 - 2:59pm
Public Notice for NH Rates Effective 10/1/15
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: 06/30/2015 - 2:58pm
Final Eating Disorder Public Notice
PUBLIC NOTICE
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) gives notice of the following actions regarding the eating disorder treatment services under Title XIX of the Social Security Act Medical Assistance Program (Medicaid).
Post date: 06/15/2015 - 10:28am
Proposed Autism Spectrum Disorder Public Notice
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: 05/29/2015 - 11:52am
Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Rule: South Carolina Waiver Specific Transition Plans for the Community Choices (CC) and Mechanical Ventilator Dependent (Vent) Waivers
The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) gives notice that the waiver-specific transition plans, required per Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Rule (42 CFR Part 430, 431 et al), has been submitted to CMS for review. It will be effective upon CMS approval.
The following is a summary of the actions identified in the waiver-specific plans:
Post date: 05/01/2015 - 1:35pm
Actions Regarding Nondiscrimination Section Of The State Plan
The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) gives notice of the following actions regarding the Nondiscrimination section of the State Plan under Title XIX of the Social Security Act Medical Assistance Program (Medicaid).
Effective on or after July 1, 2015, SCDHHS will amend the South Carolina Title XIX state plan to:
Post date: 04/08/2015 - 3:26pm
Proposed Eating Disorders Public Notice
The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) gives notice of the following proposed actions regarding the eating disorder treatment services under Title XIX of the Social Security Act Medical Assistance Program (Medicaid).
Post date: 03/25/2015 - 2:36pm
Notification to Amend Medicaid Home and Community-Based Waivers
As noted in the Nov. 3, 2014, public notification, the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) intends to file amendments with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to two of its home and community-based waivers operated through the Community Long Term Care (CLTC) program.
Post date: 03/19/2015 - 5:06pm
Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Rule: South Carolina Waiver Specific Transition Plans For the Community Choices (CC) and Mechanical Ventilator Dependent (Vent) Waivers - REVISED DRAFT
Post date: 03/19/2015 - 5:18pm
Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Rule: South Carolina Statewide Transition Plan Submission to CMS
South Carolina Statewide Transition Plan
Post date: 02/26/2015 - 4:36pm
Proposed Actions Regarding The Nondiscrimination Section Of The State Plan
The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) gives notice of the following proposed actions regarding the Nondiscrimination section of the State Plan under Title XIX of the Social Security Act Medical Assistance Program (Medicaid).
Effective on or after July 1, 2015, SCDHHS proposes to amend the South Carolina Title XIX state plan to:
Post date: 02/19/2015 - 9:58am
Primary Care Enhanced Payments
The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS), pursuant to the requirement of 42 CFR 447.205, gives notice of the following action regarding payments for services furnished by certain primary care physicians and charges for vaccine administration under the Vaccines for Children Program.
Post date: 12/22/2014 - 4:31pm
Updated Amendment Plans for Medicaid Home and Community-Based Waivers
Post date: 12/01/2014 - 2:07pm
Proposed Primary Care Enhanced Payments
The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS), pursuant to the requirement of 42 CFR 447.205, gives notice of the following proposed action regarding payments for services furnished by certain primary care physicians and charges for vaccine administration under the Vaccines for Children Program.
Post date: 11/17/2014 - 4:20pm
Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Rule: South Carolina Statewide Transition Plan
The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) gives notice that the draft Statewide Transition Plan, required per Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Rule (42 CFR Part 441.301(c)(6)), is available for public review and comment. The South Carolina Statewide Transition Plan will be submitted on or before Jan. 28, 2015. It will be effective upon CMS approval.
Post date: 11/10/2014 - 2:09pm
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