SC Department of Health and Human Services Email Format
Government AdministrationSouth Carolina, United States501-1000 Employees
The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) is a government agency based in Columbia, South Carolina, responsible for administering Healthy Connections, the state's Medicaid program that serves about one million low-income, elderly, and disabled residents annually. Operating within the government administration sector, it focuses on providing access to health care for eligible populations through a joint state-federal program and ensuring the confidentiality and security of protected health information in accordance with HIPAA. The agency serves residents of South Carolina as its core constituency, addressing public health and social services needs by coordinating Medicaid benefits and related programs, while also pursuing initiatives such as outreach and education to support Healthy Connections members. Recent activity includes organizational leadership changes and program-related developments, reflecting ongoing efforts to administer health coverage and related services from its Columbia base.