If a resident is approved for nursing home Medicaid, his/her charges are based on personal income. This amount is determined by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). The State Medicaid plan pays for following:
- Room and Board
- Specialized rehabilitation services
- Prescription medications for up to three months
- Basic personal laundry services
- Payment to hold bed up to ten days when patient is discharged to the hospital
Services not paid for under the state plan include:
- Private room accommodations
- Beauty and Barber shop services
- Telephone and Television
- Private duty nurses and sitters
- Over the counter drugs not ordered by a physician
To apply for Medicaid benefits or determine assessed liability amount, contact your local Social Security Office. The toll free number is 1-800-772-1213. You may also visit the Medicaid website by clicking on one of the links Medicaid or South Carolina Health & Human Services.
