Paying for care in South Carolina
Respite care for family caregivers in South Carolina
Yes. In South Carolina, family caregivers can get respite through one program on record: Family Caregiver Support Program.
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Programs on record
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Community Choices (CC) Waiver
Medicaid waiver
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Family Caregiver Support Program
Respite program
How to apply
Community Choices (CC) Waiver
- How to apply
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Call CLTC Centralized Intake to apply, or make a referral online.
Source: Waiver Programs Overview (South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, revised June 26, 2025)Checked
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CLTC Centralized Intake.
Source: Waiver Programs Overview (South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, revised June 26, 2025)Checked
- Apply online
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Start the online application (phoenix.scdhhs.gov)
Source: Waiver Programs Overview (South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, revised June 26, 2025)Checked
Family Caregiver Support Program
- How to apply
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Apply through your local Area Agency on Aging. The South Carolina Department on Aging works with 10 regional Area Agencies on Aging, and caregivers looking for support can find resources at GetCareSC.com.
Source: Family Caregiver Support (South Carolina Department on Aging)Checked
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How we verify explains these dates.
- Family Caregiver Support (South Carolina Department on Aging) checked
- HCBS Provider Manual, Scope of Services: Attendant Care (Self-Directed) (South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, July 1, 2025) checked
- Waiver Programs Overview (South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, revised June 26, 2025) checked