Healthcare
Your 2023 Medicaid Annual Eligibility Review Questions Answered
Medicaid Annual Eligibility Reviews are changing in 2023, and you need to stay informed on the latest information. As of 2023, all states have resumed checking Medicaid eligibility, also called Annual Eligibility Reviews, after a three-year pause due to the COVID-19 public health emergency. The restart of Medicaid’s annual eligibility review process may impact you…
Read MoreCelebration, Education, & the Impact of Heart Health in Minority Communities
As this month comes to a close, let’s reflect on how the second month of the year plays a significant role in our everyday lives. February is known as a month of celebrations of love, and hearts will be decorating offices and schools across the country. Love for your neighbors, family, and friends abound in…
Read MoreHelp for Seniors: Available South Carolina Benefits
Finding help for seniors can be challenging for an individual or their loved ones. There are many resources available for seniors living in South Carolina. Learn more about helpful senior benefits you can connect to with SC Thrive. Most Americans don’t have to look very far to see the financial impacts of inflation. The impact…
Read MoreNational Social Care Competition Winner Announcement
SC Thrive, in collaboration with CareSouth Carolina and Protech Solutions, wins the national Social Care Referrals Challenge from the US Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Community Living. Thanks to a next-level collaboration with CareSouth Carolina and Protech Solutions, we’re excited to announce that we have been named a winner of the Social…
Read MoreOpen Enrollment Period for Health Coverage is Here
Open enrollment periods are used for most types of health insurance. They provide a period each year when you can sign up or make changes to an existing plan. Changes made during open enrollment typically take effect on January 1 of the following year. For instance, if you change your healthcare plan on November 15…
Read MoreUpdate Your Address through SCDHHS’s New Online Portal
South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) made a change so you can update your address more effortlessly. SCDHHS just released a new portal that allows Healthy Connections Medicaid members to update their address and contact information online. The online portal enables members to update their information quickly and when it is convenient…
Read MoreIs it Worth it? Medicare Savings Program Questions Answered
Wondering if the Medicare Savings Program is worth applying for? What is the Medicare Savings Program? The Medicare Savings Program is a benefit that helps pay for some out-of-pocket costs such as Medicare premiums, deductibles, copayments, coinsurance, and prescription drug costs for qualifying individuals. The Medicare Savings Program does not impact your Medicare Advantage Plans…
Read MoreDon’t Miss Out because of the Vaccine
The ease or freedom to travel, work, socialize and engage in leisure activities may be determined by one’s COVID vaccination status. COVID-19 vaccines are crucial to building immunity against the virus. Getting a COVID-19 vaccination is safer in building protection than getting sick with the virus. Getting sick with COVID-19 can have serious consequences. Still,…
Read MoreFinding Help You Need: How Thrive Hub Redefines Social Care in South Carolina
Working in the social care sector presents unique challenges for organizations across South Carolina. We are tasked with addressing social determinants of health that affect an incredibly diverse population. We often meet people during their most stressful moments. Since the start of the pandemic, people-serving organizations have leveraged technology to adapt and evolve to serve…
Read MoreBooster Shots: Keeping You Protected Through the Pandemic
COVID-19 booster shots are an additional dose of a vaccine after the protection provided by the original shot(s) has begun to lessen over time. The booster helps people maintain strong protection from severe coronavirus disease. According to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, after being vaccinated against COVID-19, protection against the virus…
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