Government Benefits in South Carolina
66 assistance programs available to South Carolina residents — 53 federal programs and 13 state-administered programs across 12 categories. Use the quiz to find which ones you may qualify for.
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Medicaid in South Carolina: Not expanded
South Carolina has not expanded Medicaid under the ACA. Low-income adults without children are categorically ineligible. The coverage gap is estimated to affect around 180,000 South Carolinians.
Benefits in South Carolina
South Carolina has one of the highest uninsured rates in the country due in large part to non-expansion. Parents with children qualify for Medicaid only if income is below about 67% FPL, which is somewhat higher than other non-expansion states. The state administers SNAP, TANF (Family Independence), and childcare assistance through county DSS offices. SC Thrive, a nonprofit, operates a broad benefits navigation program to help residents access available programs.
Main agency: South Carolina Department of Social Services (DSS) ↗
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