Eligibility

A person who may qualify for these benefits must:

Be a South Carolina resident.

Be a U.S. citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident Alien.

Require nursing facility level of care either in the home or in a facility. If receiving care in the home, contact Healthy Connections for information about obtaining a Community Long Term Care (CLTC) determination prior to completing your application.

Reside in a medical institution or receive home and community-based waiver services or a combination of these services for a period of 30 consecutive days.

Have a Social Security number or verify an application for one.