Public Notices
Proposed Action for FFY 2020 DSH Payments, Inpatient/Outpatient Hospital Rates, Swing Bed Hospital and Administrative Day Rates and South Carolina Department of Mental Health Long-Term Psychiatric Hospital Rates
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 potentially increasing inpatient hospital per discharge rates and outpatient hospital multipliers, for upd
Post date: 12/03/2019 - 4:02pm
Proposed Action for the Home-Based Private Duty Nursing Services Program
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 Home-Based Private Duty Nursing Services Program under the State Plan under Title XIX of the Social Security Act Medical Assistance Program (Medicaid).Effective for services provided o
Post date: 11/27/2019 - 12:15pm
Proposed Action for the Reintroduction of Podiatry Benefits for Adult Medicaid Beneficiaries
The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) gives notice of the following proposed actions regarding the reintroduction of podiatry benefits for adult Medicaid beneficiaries under the State Plan under Title XIX of the Social Security Act Medical Assistance Program (Medicaid).
Post date: 11/27/2019 - 11:58am
Proposed Action for the Essential Public Safety Net Nursing Facility Payment Program
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 Essential Public Safety Net (EPSN) Nursing Facility Payment Program under the State Plan under Title XIX of the Social Security Act Medical Assistance Program (Medicaid).
Post date: 11/27/2019 - 11:47am
Revised South Carolina Home and Community-Based Services Statewide Transition Plan
The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) gives notice that the revised South Carolina Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Statewide Transition Plan, required per Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) HCBS Rule (42 CFR 441.301(c)(6)), was submitted to CMS for review. It will become effective upon CMS approval.
Post date: 10/14/2019 - 4:00pm
Final Action for Setting Payment Rates 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 actions regarding its methods and standards for setting payment rates for long-term care facility services (excluding state-owned nursing facilities) under the South Carolina Medicaid State Plan (State Plan) under Title XIX of the Social Security Act Medical Assist
Post date: 09/30/2019 - 5:15pm
Final Action for Compliance with the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act
The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) gives notice of the following action regarding the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities (SUPPORT) Act under Title XIX of the Social Security Act Medical Assistance Program (Medicaid).
Post date: 09/27/2019 - 2:25pm
Proposed Action for Setting Payment Rates 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 South Carolina Medicaid State Plan (State Plan) under Title XIX of the Social Security Act Medic
Post date: 08/16/2019 - 5:23pm
Revised South Carolina Home and Community-Based Services Statewide Transition Plan
Post date: 08/11/2019 - 10:26pm
Final Action for Reimbursement Changes for Medications Purchased through the 340B Program
The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) gives notice of the following action regarding reimbursement for medications purchased through the 340B program under the State Plan under Title XIX of the Social Security Act Medical Assistance Program (Medicaid).
Post date: 06/28/2019 - 5:19pm
Final Action for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Rate Setting Methodology
The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) 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: 06/28/2019 - 2:03pm
Final Action for the Incorporation of Institutions for Mental Diseases and Opioid Treatment Program Clinics in the Coordinated Care Benefit
The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) gives notice regarding the inclusion of benefits for inpatient psychiatric care for children delivered in institutions for mental diseases (IMDs) and for services provided in opioid treatment program (OTP) clinics to capitated managed care, pursuant to the State Plan under Title XIX of the Social Security Act Medical Assistance Program (Medicaid).
Post date: 06/28/2019 - 12:48pm
Final Action for Professional Service Fee Schedules
The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) gives notice of the following action regarding professional service fee schedules under the State Plan under Title XIX of the Social Security Act Medical Assistance Program (Medicaid).
Effective for dates of service on and after July 1, 2019, SCDHHS will amend the South Carolina Title XIX State Plan to update the fee schedule for providers indicated below.
Post date: 06/28/2019 - 11:29am
Final Action 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 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: 06/28/2019 - 11:18am
Proposed Action for the Incorporation of Institutions for Mental Diseases and Opioid Treatment Program Clinics in the Coordinated Care Benefit
The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) gives notice regarding the inclusion of benefits for inpatient psychiatric care for children delivered in institutions for mental diseases (IMDs) and for services provided in opioid treatment program (OTP) clinics to capitated managed care, pursuant to the State Plan under Title XIX of the Social Security Act Medical Assistance Program (Medicaid).
Post date: 05/30/2019 - 3:44pm
Proposed Action 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 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: 05/30/2019 - 2:48pm
Proposed Action for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Rate Setting Methodology
The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) 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: 05/30/2019 - 2:30pm
Final Action for the Supplemental Teaching Physician (STP) Payment Program
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 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: 03/29/2019 - 2:09pm
Community Engagement Section 1115 Demonstration Waiver Application
Public notice is hereby given that South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) intends to apply for a new section 1115 demonstration waiver to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to promote South Carolina Healthy Connections Medicaid beneficiaries’ health and well-being through incentivizing community engagement.
Post date: 03/04/2019 - 7:28pm
Public Notice of Proposed Action for the Supplemental Teaching Physician (STP) Payment Program
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: 03/01/2019 - 2:45pm