South Carolina Consumer-Directed Option / Community Choices Waiver¶
South Carolina's Community Choices waiver offers a consumer-directed option for personal care services under Medicaid HCBS. Participants can hire, manage, and supervise their own attendants, including family members and spouses. The program supports elderly and disabled individuals who would otherwise require nursing facility care to remain in community settings.
Consumer-directed personal care services through the Community Choices waiver. Participants hire and manage their own attendants for help with activities of daily living. Family members including spouses can be hired as paid caregivers. Hourly pay rates range from $11-$14/hr. Waitlists are common for waiver slots.
Some details for this program are still being verified. Check the official source for the most current information.
Eligibility¶
- Care recipient must have a qualifying disability or need for assistance
- Must be a resident of SC
- Must be Medicaid-eligible
Services¶
Consumer-directed personal care services through the Community Choices waiver. Participants hire and manage their own attendants for help with activities of daily living. Family members including spouses can be hired as paid caregivers. Hourly pay rates range from $11-$14/hr. Waitlists are common for waiver slots.
How to apply¶
Visit the official program page for application details.