Public Notices
Proposed Renewal of the Medically Complex Children's Waiver
The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) gives notice of the following proposed action regarding the five year waiver renewal for the Medically Complex Children's (MCC) waiver. The waiver renewal will be submitted on or before Sept. 1, 2016. The requested effective date of the MCC waiver renewal is Jan. 1, 2017.
The following are proposed changes for the MCC Waiver:
Post date: 05/16/2016 - 9:24am
Notification for Waiver Renewal for the Community Choices (CC) and HIV/AIDS Waivers and Waiver Amendment for the Mechanical Ventilator Dependent Waiver
Post date: 04/22/2016 - 4:57pm
Final Public Notice for the RBHS Carve-In
The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) gives notice of the following actions regarding Behavioral Health, Community Integration Services and Therapeutic Childcare Centers under the State Plan under Title XIX of the Social Security Act Medical Assistance Program (Medicaid). Effective on or after July 1, 2016, the SCDHHS will amend the South Carolina Title XIX State Plan as follows:
Post date: 03/31/2016 - 5:00pm
Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Rule: South Carolina Statewide Transition Plan
Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Rule:
South Carolina Statewide Transition Plan - Revised
Post date: 03/31/2016 - 1:37pm
Final Public Notice for RBH Providers - Provider Qualifications
The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) gives notice of the following action to more clearly require compliance with South Carolina health practice acts, ensure consumer protection, and improve utilization and quality of services provided to beneficiaries under the State Plan under Title XIX of the Social Security Act Medical Assistance Program (Medicaid).
Post date: 03/29/2016 - 8:59am
Final Public Notice for Supplemental Teaching Payments
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 Payment Program under the State Plan under Title XIX of the Social Security Act Medical Assistance Program (Medicaid).
Post date: 03/28/2016 - 1:46pm
Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Rule: South Carolina Statewide Transition Plan
South Carolina Statewide Transition Plan - Revised
Post date: 02/23/2016 - 3:13pm
Proposed Public Notice for RBHS Inclusion in the Coordinated Care Benefit
The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) gives notice of the following proposed actions regarding Behavioral Health, Community Integration Services and Therapeutic Childcare Centers under the State Plan under Title XIX of the Social Security Act Medical Assistance Program (Medicaid).
Effective on or after July 1, 2016, the SCDHHS proposes to amend the South Carolina Title XIX State Plan as follows:
Post date: 02/17/2016 - 11:07am
Proposed Public Notice for Rehabilitative Behavioral Health Providers-Provider Qualifications
The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) gives notice of the following proposed action to more clearly require compliance with South Carolina health practice acts, ensure consumer protection, and improve utilization and quality of services provided to beneficiaries under the State Plan under Title XIX of the Social Security Act Medical Assistance Program (Medicaid).
Post date: 02/12/2016 - 4:30pm
Final Public notice for DSH Effective 2016
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 under the State Plan under Title XIX of the Social Security Act Medical Assistance Program (Medicaid).
Post date: 12/18/2015 - 1:34pm
Final Public Notice for SCDMH Rate Effective 12/1/15
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 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: 11/20/2015 - 3:48pm
Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Rule: South Carolina Waiver Specific Transition Plans for the Community Choices (CC), Mechanical Ventilator Dependent (Vent) and HIV/AIDS Waivers
The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) gives notice that Waiver Specific Transition Plan drafts, required per Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Rule (42 CFR Part 430, 431, et al), have been submitted to CMS for review and will be effective upon CMS approval.
Post date: 11/20/2015 - 1:23pm
Medicaid Home and Community-Based Waiver Amendments Submitted to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) gives notice that amendments to three of its home and community-based waiver programs, operated through the Community Long Term Care (CLTC) Program, have been submitted to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for review. Amendments will be effective upon CMS approval. These waivers are:
Post date: 11/18/2015 - 4:37pm
Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Final Rule Heightened Study; SCDHHS Seeks Community Input on Residential and Day Programs
Home and Community-Based Settings Quality Review
Post date: 10/30/2015 - 3:45pm
Final Public Notice for Pre-Eligibility Expenses for LTC Beneficiaries
The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) gives notice of the following actions regarding the eligibility changes implemented under Social Security Act §1902(r)(1)(A), Social Security Act §1924(d)(1)(D), and CFR Title 42 §435.725(c)(4).
Post date: 09/25/2015 - 10:00am
SCDMH 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 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: 09/25/2015 - 10:02am
Final Physician Assistants 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 action regarding Physician Assistants.
Post date: 09/14/2015 - 2:29pm
Final Health Insurance Premium Program (HIPP) Public Notice
The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) gives notice of the following 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: 08/28/2015 - 4:35pm
Proposed Public Notice for DSH Effective Oct. 1, 2015
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 under the State Plan under Title XIX of the Social Security Act Medical Assistance Program (Medicaid).
Post date: 08/28/2015 - 4:32pm
Public Notice for Proposed IP/OP Hospital 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 paying providers under the State Plan under Title XIX of the Social Security Act Medical Assistance Program (Medicaid).
Post date: 08/26/2015 - 9:18am