How to apply for Medicaid in South Carolina

Medicaid is South Carolina's grant-in-aid program of providing medical care for needy persons who have low income

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Birth Certificate for EACH person for whom you are applying for
• Photo ID for anyone 17 and older you are applying for
• Last 4 weeks of income information (if there is no income you will need a written statement from anyone who is providing you with assistance to live on)
• Pregnancy verification with estimated date of delivery from doctor or health department if applying for pregnancy medicaid

1. You should apply in person-the documents listed must be shown as originals to a worker. Apply at the county office in which you live. If you are unsure of the location you can call 1.800.549.0820 for information and locations
2. Call your local office to verify when you should arrive for an application and interview. Most offices are open Mon-Fri 8:30-5:00 but accept only a certain amount of applications daily beginning at 8:30 a.m.
3. For those who are:
   Blind
   65 or older
   Disabled -as determined by the Social Security Administration
   the programs and documentation differs somewhat. Call your local office to set up an interview.

Tips & Warnings

• Bring all of the documentation and information. Missing information will only delay the process
• Call your local office to verify needed information is correct
• Call your local information for correct application and interview times