When does this change take effect?

This change is effective Jul 1, 2025.

MedicaidAdministrativeMedium impact

Home and Community-based Services Provider Manual Update

Q: Who is affected by this change?

This affects SC Medicaid - SCDHHS Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Geriatrics, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy providers in SC on Medicaid plans.

SC Medicaid - SCDHHS·SC · Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Geriatrics +2 more·Medical Policy

Effective date

Jul 1, 2025

We identified it

Jun 18, 2026

Days to comply

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Summary

South Carolina Medicaid has updated its Home and Community-based Services Provider Manual with new provider standards for multiple service categories and added two new waiver services: caregiver coaching for Intellectual Disability waiver and children's attendant care (self-directed) for Medically Complex Children waiver.

Action Required

Action needed

Immediately: Providers offering HCBS services in South Carolina must review the updated Provider Manual at SCDHHS website to understand new standards for adult day health care nursing, attendant care, institutional respite, personal emergency response systems, personal care, children's personal care, and pest control. Providers interested in offering new caregiver coaching or children's attendant care services must review enrollment guides and FAQ resources at www.scdhhs.gov/MCC.

Related policy hubs

SC Medicaid - SCDHHS policies SC policy changes Family Medicine Pediatrics Geriatrics Physical Therapy Occupational Therapy