As congressional leaders eye deep cuts to Medicaid, it could hurt rural mothers and children most, especially in South Carolina where they depend on it more.
On the eve of South Carolina's 2025 legislative session, external organizations continue to advocate for expanding Medicaid coverage in the Palmetto State.
Governor Henry McMaster formally asked the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to work with the South Carolina Department of Health a
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Residents of rural areas and small towns are more likely to rely on Medicaid for health coverage than city dwellers, a new report issued Wednesday finds. Authors of the report said the findings highlight the potential harm that could particularly affect rural residents if Congress imposes drastic cuts to Medicaid as is reportedly being considered.
"If CMS reduces it below 90%, I will be the first to push to eliminate, as that was not the deal we made," said Rep. Donny Lambeth of Forsyth County.
At the same time, the US Supreme Court has agreed to hear arguments about whether South Carolina can disqualify Planned Parenthood from being reimbursed by Medicaid for services that have nothing to do with abortion. In fact, South Carolina banned abortion after around six weeks of pregnancy, except in narrow circumstances, in 2023.
Governor Henry McMaster has requested that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) work with the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) to reinstate the
Congressional leaders are eying drastic cuts to Medicaid that could have a damaging impact on rural areas, including in South Carolina, where more mothers and children depend on the program ...
Gov. Henry McMaster requested Tuesday that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) work with the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Se