Recent activity at South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
Meetings, budgets, and plans from this organization.
Aug 11, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
Medicaid Advisory Council Meeting
The council meeting addressed several operational and policy-related items. Key topics included the implementation of the Working Families Tax Cuts Act, managed care enrollment, and a provider revalidation strategy. The council reviewed nursing facility rate updates, the selection of a new Recovery Audit Contractor, and home and community-based services waiver renewals. Additionally, policy updates were discussed regarding Autism Spectrum Disorder provider manuals and the addition of the Intercept intensive in-home service model for behavioral health. Discussions also covered Medicaid enrollment trends and various agency budget requests and legislative impacts.
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Medicaid Advisory Council Meeting Agenda And Presentation
The council meeting addressed several key areas including the Director's welcome, member updates, and the implementation of managed care organization (MCO) marketing materials and federal requirements. Further discussions covered Medicaid enrollment statistics, eligibility policy updates, and advisements regarding the Supplemental Teaching Physician (STP) payment program, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) reimbursement methodology, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) benefit updates. Additionally, policy updates were provided concerning anti-kickback regulations, updates to provider manuals for behavioral health and clinics, prostate cancer screening age adjustments, billing changes for ambulatory surgery centers, and the inclusion of Enhanced Liver Fibrosis tests.
May 4, 2026·Board meeting
Adult Protection Coordinating Council Minutes
The council received reports from various agencies, including updates on the Managed Care Carve-In project and transition planning from HHS. DSS/APS provided data on intake volume, highlighting neglect as the primary driver for case acceptance, and noted ongoing staffing concerns, while also planning for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. SLED reported on recent intake and training statistics. The Ombudsman presented findings on complaint trends in residential facilities, focusing on quality of care and rights violations. The Attorney General shared statistics on complaints, prosecutions, and restitution totals. Additionally, the council discussed state funding for Adult Advocacy and Domestic Violence programs and the progress of the 2025 annual report.
Feb 10, 2026·Board meeting
Transportation Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
The committee meeting addressed several operational and performance topics related to transportation services. Discussions included updates from Modivcare regarding the decrease in No Vehicle Available (NVA) volume, a breakdown of regional wheelchair needs, and clarification on reroute trends attributed to facility closures and stretcher issues. The committee also explored digital integration strategies to improve efficiency, including the use of Tripcare and chat features, and discussed improving processes for will-call trips to reduce reliance on phone communication.
