Communications
Public Notices
Actions Regarding The Estate Recovery Program
The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) gives notice of the following actions regarding the Estate Recovery Program under the State Plan under Title XIX of the Social Security Act Medical Assistance Program (Medicaid).
Effective on or after October 1, 2014, SCDHHS will amend the South Carolina Title XIX State Plan definition of cost-effectiveness in regards to the Estate Recovery Program.
Post date: 08/18/2014 - 3:13pm
Proposed Renewals: Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) & Intellectually Disabled and Related Disabilities (ID/RD) Home and Community-Based Waivers
October 1,2014:
ID/RD Waiver Renewal Transition PlanID/RD Waiver Renewal Transition Plan
ID/RD Waiver Renewal Public Comment summary
September 29, 2014:
Post date: 08/05/2014 - 12:46pm
Actions Regarding Payment Rates For Long Term Care Facility Services
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: 07/31/2014 - 2:19pm
Proposed Action Regarding Preventative Services
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 Preventative Services.
Post date: 07/21/2014 - 11:49am
Regarding The Exclusion Of Eligibility Groups From Mandatory Enrollment In Managed Care
The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) gives notice of the following proposed actions regarding the exclusion of eligibility groups from mandatory enrollment in Managed Care under the State Plan under Title XIX of the Social Security Act Medical Assistance Program (Medicaid).
Post date: 07/03/2014 - 2:06pm
Proposed Actions Regarding The Estate Recovery Program
The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) gives notice of the following proposed actions regarding the Estate Recovery Program under the State Plan under Title XIX of the Social Security Act Medical Assistance Program (Medicaid).
Post date: 07/03/2014 - 2:09pm
Proposed Actions Regarding Payment Rates For Long Term Care Facility Services
Post date: 06/23/2014 - 2:57pm
IP and OP Rate and Multiplier Updates Effective July 1 2014
The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (Department), 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: 06/23/2014 - 2:40pm
Action Regarding Preventative Dental Services For Adults Over The Age Of 21
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 Preventative Dental services for adults over the age of 21.
Post date: 06/12/2014 - 3:40pm
Actions Regarding Provider Preventable Conditions (PPCs)
The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) gives notice of the following actions regarding Provider Preventable Conditions (PPCs) to include Hospital Acquired Conditions (HACs), Never Events (NEs), and Other Provider Preventable Conditions (OPPCs) under the State Plan under Title XIX of the Social Security Act Medical Assistance Program (Medicaid).
Post date: 06/12/2014 - 3:32pm
Final Public Notice for Inpatient Psychiatric Coverage for Duals 65+
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 inpatient psychiatric services provided in an Institution for Mental Diseases for persons 65+ under the State Plan under Title XIX of the Social Security Act Medical Assistance Program (Medicaid).
Post date: 05/05/2014 - 3:23pm
Proposed Adult Preventive Dental Services
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 Preventative Dental services for adults over the age of 21.
Post date: 05/01/2014 - 1:37pm
Provider Preventable Conditions
The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) gives notice of the following proposed actions regarding Provider Preventable Conditions (PPCs) to include Hospital Acquired Conditions (HACs), Never Events (NEs), and Other Provider Preventable Conditions (OPPCs) under the State Plan under Title XIX of the Social Security Act Medical Assistance Program (Medicaid).
Post date: 04/25/2014 - 12:17pm
Sickle Cell Public Notice
The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) gives notice of the following action regarding disease management services.
Effective for service dates on or after May 1, 2014, SCDHHS will amend the Title XIX State Plan to add Sickle Cell Disease Management Services.
Post date: 04/22/2014 - 3:45pm
Proposed Public Notice Duals Inpatient Coverage
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 inpatient psychiatric services provided in an Institution for Mental Diseases for persons 65+ under the State Plan under Title XIX of the Social Security Act Medical Assistance Program (Medicaid).
Post date: 03/28/2014 - 9:21am
Proposed ICF-ID Rates
The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (Department), 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 paying providers under the State Plan under Title XIX of the Social Security Act Medical Assistance Program (Medicaid).
Post date: 03/19/2014 - 4:59pm
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Jul 7, 2020
The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) announced it will immediately begin accepting applications for a new limited-benefit Medicaid coverage group to provide reimbursement for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) testing for those without healthcare coverage. SCDHHS’ COVID-19 Limited Benefit Program was authorized by the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) and will provide additional financial support to increase access to testing, a critical component of the state’s response to addressing the pandemic, for South Carolinians without other sources of healthcare coverage.
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
Beginning April 1, the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) will require that providers verify Medicaid members' controlled substance prescription history before issuing prescriptions for opioids