South Carolina Benefits

Saving families up to $35,000 a year

11 programs available

Available Programs

Federal

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

$Save $15,000 – $35,000/year

Combines Medicare and Medicaid benefits into comprehensive care for dual-eligible frail seniors.

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State

Community Choices Waiver

$Save $10,000 – $30,000/year

Home and community-based services Medicaid waiver for frail elderly aged 65+ requiring nursing-level care.

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Federal

South Carolina Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program

$Save $10,000 – $30,000/year

Advocates for residents in long-term care facilities including nursing homes and assisted living.

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Federal

Healthy Connections Medicare Savings Programs

$Save $2,000 – $8,000/year

State-administered programs including QMB, SLMB, and QI for low-income Medicare beneficiaries.

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Federal

Family Caregiver Support Program

$Save $2,000 – $8,000/year

Supports family caregivers of seniors 60+ with services like respite care, counseling, and training.

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State

Healthy Connections Aged, Blind or Disabled (ABD)

$Save $1,000 – $5,000/year

South Carolina's Medicaid program for seniors aged 65+, blind, or disabled with limited income.

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Federal

SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)

$Save $1,500 – $3,600/year

South Carolina's food assistance program providing monthly benefits to low-income seniors.

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State

Home Delivered Meals (SC Department on Aging)

$Save $1,500 – $3,600/year

Provides nutritious meals delivered to homebound seniors unable to prepare food.

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Federal

South Carolina Legal Services Senior Legal Services

$Save $500 – $3,000/year

Free legal assistance for low-income seniors on issues like housing, benefits, and elder abuse.

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Federal

LIHEAP (Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program)

$Save $500 – $2,000/year

Federal program helping low-income seniors pay heating and cooling costs.

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Federal

South Carolina SHIP

$Save Free counseling service

State Health Insurance Assistance Program providing free, unbiased counseling on Medicare options.

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