As a part of the state's preparation and response to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) is announcing several policy changes and resources to protect the health and well-being of South Carolina Healthy Connections Medicaid members by ensuring ongoing access to care. The temporary provider policy changes outlined below will give providers needed flexibility to help ensure Healthy Connections Medicaid members continue to have access to care while supporting important social distancing measures.
The information provided below is unique to the Healthy Connections Medicaid program and other SCDHHS-administered programs. For the latest public health information, resources and guidance, please visit the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) COVID-19 website at scdhec.gov/covid19 .
Provider Announcements
MB# 23-018
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) federal public health emergency (PHE) will end May 11, 2023. In Medicaid Bulletin 23-009, the South Carolina...
MB# 23-011
During the initial response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) public health emergency (PHE), the South Carolina Department of Health and Human...
MB# 23-009
President Joe Biden has announced the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) federal public health emergency (PHE) will end May 11, 2023. Healthy...
MB# 23-008
On April 29, 2022, the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) issued Medicaid bulletin #22-005, which announced updates to...
MB# 23-005
During the initial response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS)...
MB# 23-003
During the initial response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS)...
Healthy Connections Members and Applicant Resources
If you don't have healthcare coverage, Healthy Connections Medicaid can cover the cost of COVID-19 testing and the administration of a COVID-19 vaccine. Apply for the COVID-19 limited benefit online or download a PDF version of the application through one of the links below. Current Healthy Connections Medicaid members do not need to apply for this new program.
Healthy Connections is South Carolina's Medicaid program. It is a medical assistance program that helps pay for some or all medical bills for many people who cannot afford medical care. The program also assists individuals who are over 65 or have a disability with the costs of nursing facility care and other medical expenses.
Apply for Healthy Connections Medicaid on SCDHHS’ website here.
SCDHHS’ BabyNet eligibility team is still conducting evaluations and making referrals for infants and toddlers under 3 years of age with developmental delays, or who have conditions associated with developmental delays.
Read the Healthy Connections Medicaid Member update from May 29, 2020. This update includes resources available to Healthy Connections Medicaid members and reminders about the importance of well-child visits and participation in the 2020 Census.
SCDHHS has answered questions about eligibility including questions about electronic signatures, how to securely submit documents electronically and when renewals will resume.
