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Through the Family Planning (FP) program, family planning services are available to individuals (men and women) whose family income is at or below 185% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). Individuals of any age can be approved for Family Planning if they request eligibility and are otherwise eligible.
Women who apply and are determined eligible are eligible for 12 months. Pregnant women, after delivery and moving to the Family Planning waiver program, are eligible for 10 months of family planning services. Benefits received by both groups include the full range of family planning services covered by the South Carolina Medicaid program. A re-determination is required once a year.
Applications may be obtained from the Department of Health and Human Services or from out-stationed locations such as the County Health Departments , federally qualified rural health centers, most hospitals and the county Department of Social Services. Applications for Medicaid may be filed in person or by mail.
01/01/2011
Family Planning (FP) Waiver Services
Overview
Through the Family Planning (FP) program, family planning services are available to individuals (men and women) whose family income is at or below 185% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). Individuals of any age can be approved for Family Planning if they request eligibility and are otherwise eligible.
Basic Eligibility Requirements
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Meet non-financial requirements
- State residency
- Identity
- Citizenship
- Social Security number
Benefits
Women who apply and are determined eligible are eligible for 12 months. Pregnant women, after delivery and moving to the Family Planning waiver program, are eligible for 10 months of family planning services. Benefits received by both groups include the full range of family planning services covered by the South Carolina Medicaid program. A re-determination is required once a year.
Applications may be obtained from the Department of Health and Human Services or from out-stationed locations such as the County Health Departments , federally qualified rural health centers, most hospitals and the county Department of Social Services. Applications for Medicaid may be filed in person or by mail.
01/01/2011
