South Carolina Benefits Center
1-855-871-2697
Monday-Friday 9am-5pm EST
In April 2015, through a national funding opportunity, South Carolina was selected to increase participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) among low-income seniors. The program has since expanded, as of February 2017, to include additional benefits for seniors including Medicare Extra Help / Low-Income Subsidy (LIS) for prescriptions, Medicare Savings Program (MSP), and Medicaid medical assistance.
Key Partnerships
National Council on Aging
South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
South Carolina Department of Social Services (DSS)
The Jolley Foundation
Walmart Foundation
Population Served
South Carolina seniors aged 60+
Benefits Supported
- Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) – screening and high-touch referrals only
- Medicaid medical assistance
- Medicare Extra Help / Low-Income Subsidy (LIS) for prescriptions
- Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as food stamps
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