MedicaidAdministrativeLow impact
Medication Assistant Training Program
SC Medicaid - SCDHHS·SC·Education
Effective date
Jan 1, 2026
We identified it
Jun 18, 2026
Summary
South Carolina is launching a new Medication Assistant Training Program (MATP) for unlicensed healthcare personnel in skilled nursing facilities, requiring 100 hours of training and certification. Applications for training programs will be accepted starting January 1, 2026, with detailed policies published in the Nursing Facility Services provider manual.
Action Required
No immediate action required for medical billing teams. This policy affects skilled nursing facility staffing and training programs, not billing procedures or reimbursement. Healthcare practices should monitor if they operate or contract with skilled nursing facilities in South Carolina.