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South Carolina Medicaid

South Carolina

What is South Carolina Medicaid?

Medicaid provides health coverage to millions of Americans, including children, pregnant women, parents, seniors and individuals with disabilities. In some states the program covers all low-income adults below a certain income level.

Note: Medicaid is sometimes referred to by state specific names. Regardless of the various names, the programs are still Medicaid and are governed by Federal Medicaid law and regulations.

Administration

South Carolina Medicaid is administered by South Carolina.

Program Requirements

Qualification Requirements Last Updated on 2025-03-01

To be eligible for South Carolina Medicaid, you must be a resident of the state of South Carolina, a U.S. national, citizen, permanent resident, or legal alien, in need of health care/insurance assistance, whose financial situation would be characterized as low income or very low income. You must also be one of the following:

  • Pregnant, or
  • Be responsible for a child 18 years of age or younger, or
  • Blind, or
  • Have a disability or a family member in your household with a disability, or
  • Be 65 years of age or older.

In order to qualify, you must have an annual household income (before taxes) that is below the following amounts:

Annual Household Income Limits (before taxes)
Household Size* Maximum Income Level (Per Year)
1 $15,060
2 $20,440
3 $25,820
4 $31,200
5 $36,580
6 $41,960
7 $47,340
8 $52,720

*For households with more than eight people, add $5,380 per additional person. Always check with the appropriate managing agency to ensure the most accurate guidelines.

Application Details

What is the application process for South Carolina Medicaid?

To apply online, please visit the South Carolina Healthy Connections online application portal.

For additional application information, visit the Getting Started page.

You may also find out if you qualify through the Marketplace application.

Contact Info

South Carolina Medicaid page

How to Apply

Apply for South Carolina Medicaid

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