$914/mo
Individual income limit
$1,850/mo
Family of 4 income limit
100% FPL
FPL threshold
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South Carolina has not expanded Medicaid
Non-disabled adults without dependent children generally cannot qualify for Medicaid in South Carolina regardless of income. Children, pregnant women, seniors, and people with disabilities may still be eligible under separate rules.
Key Facts for South Carolina
- ✓South Carolina has not expanded Medicaid
- ✓Non-disabled adults without children generally do not qualify
- ✓Children qualify through Partners for Healthy Children (CHIP)
- ✓Pregnant women qualify up to 194% FPL
What South Carolina Medicaid Covers
✓ Doctor visits
✓ Hospital care
✓ Prescription drugs
✓ Mental health
✓ Dental (limited)
✓ Vision
Who Qualifies in South Carolina?
Children
Most children under 19 may qualify depending on state rules, immigration category and residency through CHIP or Medicaid.
Pregnant women
Pregnant women typically qualify at higher income limits than standard Medicaid in South Carolina.
Low-income adults
South Carolina has not expanded Medicaid under the ACA (one of 10 non-expansion states). Non-disabled adults without children or a disability generally cannot qualify for Medicaid regardless of income. Children, pregnant women, seniors, and people with disabilities may still qualify under separate eligibility rules.
Seniors & disabled
Adults 65+ and people with disabilities may qualify through SSI-related Medicaid programs.
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Apply at state portal →⚠ Not an Expansion State
South Carolina has not expanded Medicaid. Eligibility is more restricted for adults.