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South Carolina Benefits Screener

South Carolina has benefits most families don't know they qualify for

A free, 3-minute screening checks your eligibility for SNAP, Healthy Connections Medicaid, tax credits, and 20+ other South Carolina programs. No SSN required. No account needed.

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94%

of families who screened qualified for at least one program

$11,928

max annual SNAP benefit for a family of 4 in South Carolina

20+

federal and state programs checked in one screening

What South Carolina residents could qualify for

These are real programs with real dollar amounts. Your results depend on your household, but here's what's available.

SNAP

Up to $994/mo

Food assistance for families earning under $3,575/mo (family of 4)

Healthy Connections Medicaid

Worth $6,000–$14,000/yr

Free healthcare for children in families earning under $68,640/yr

Utility Bill Relief

Up to $1,500/yr

LIHEAP helps with heating and cooling costs for qualifying households

Healthcare.gov

$400–$800/mo savings

Premium tax credits can significantly reduce monthly health insurance costs

Plus tax credits, childcare subsidies, WIC, SSI, veterans' benefits, and more. Our screener checks 20+ programs at once.

How it works

Three steps. Three minutes. No strings attached.

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Basic info about your household and income. No SSN, no documents, no account needed.

See your South Carolina results

Get a personalized list of programs you likely qualify for, with estimated dollar amounts.

Apply through official portals

We link you directly to South Carolina's official application sites.

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Mixed-status households welcome. We check eligibility for each member separately.

South Carolina programs at a glance

Income limits and details for the major programs available to South Carolina residents.

Healthy Connections Medicaid (Medicaid)

South Carolina has not expanded Medicaid for all adults. Coverage is available for children, pregnant women, and people with disabilities.

Children: families earning under $68,640/yr (family of 4)

Pregnant: earning under $30,962/yr

SNAP (SNAP)

Family of 4 earning under $42,900/yr (gross) may qualify

Individual earning under $20,748/yr may qualify

Max benefit: $994/mo (family of 4)

Higher income limits available through Broad-Based Categorical Eligibility

LIHEAP (Energy Assistance)

Up to $1,500/yr for heating and cooling costs

Income limit: 60% of State Median Income ($63,882/yr for a family of 4)

SC Working Families Child Care Scholarship

Subsidized childcare for working families

Income limit: 0% of State Median Income ($83,448/yr for a family of 4)

Family Independence (FI) Program (Cash Assistance)

Cash assistance for families with children

Lifetime limit: 60 months

WIC (Nutrition)

About $80/mo in groceries per participant

For pregnant women, new moms, and children under 5

Income limit: 185% of Federal Poverty Level

Healthcare.gov

Federal marketplace

Premium tax credits can save $400-$800+/mo on coverage

Phone: 1-800-318-2596

SSI / SSDI

South Carolina does not provide a state supplement

Don't leave money on the table

Most South Carolina families qualify for at least one program. The screening is free, private, and takes 3 minutes.

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South Carolina Benefits Guides

In-depth articles about programs in South Carolina

Calendario de Depósitos EBT de Carolina del Sur 2026: Cuándo Carga SNAP

Encuentre su fecha exacta de depósito EBT en Carolina del Sur según el último dígito de su número de caso. Los beneficios se cargan del 2 al 19 de cada mes.

August 5, 2026

Estado de la Exención ABAWD en Carolina del Sur 2026: Condados con Límite de Tiempo de SNAP

Carolina del Sur no tiene una exención ABAWD activa en 2026. El límite de 3 meses de SNAP aplica en los 46 condados. Vea quién está exento y cómo conservar los beneficios.

July 28, 2026

Family Independence de Carolina del Sur 2026: Límites de Ingresos de TANF

SC Family Independence (TANF) 2026: límites de ingreso bruto por tamaño de familia, subsidios mensuales de $229 a $388, el límite de 24 meses, y cómo solicitar a través de DSS.

July 28, 2026

Suplemento de SSI de Carolina del Sur 2026: Montos de OSS y Quién Califica

El suplemento estatal de SSI de Carolina del Sur (OSS) paga hasta cerca de $810 al mes, pero solo para residentes de centros de cuidado con licencia. Límites de 2026 y cómo solicitarlo.

July 28, 2026

Límites de ingresos de SSI en Carolina del Sur 2026

Límites de ingresos de SSI en Carolina del Sur para 2026: la tasa federal de beneficios de $994, las reglas de ingresos contables, los límites de recursos y cómo funciona la Suplementación Estatal Opcional del estado.

July 21, 2026

Planes de Salud del Mercado de Carolina del Sur 2026: Costos y Subsidios

Vea las primas del mercado de Carolina del Sur para 2026 por nivel de metal, montos promedio de subsidio, deducibles, opciones de aseguradoras, y cómo el precipicio de subsidios cambia su costo.

July 16, 2026

Frequently asked questions

¿Para qué beneficios del gobierno soy elegible en South Carolina?

Los residentes de South Carolina pueden calificar para programas que incluyen Healthy Connections Medicaid (Medicaid), SNAP (asistencia alimentaria), asistencia energética LIHEAP, subsidios de cuidado infantil, créditos fiscales como EITC y CTC, y más. La elegibilidad depende del tamaño de su hogar, ingresos y otros factores. Use nuestra evaluación gratuita para verificar todos los programas a la vez.

¿Cómo solicito Healthy Connections Medicaid en South Carolina?

Puede solicitar Healthy Connections Medicaid en línea en https://apply.scdhhs.gov/ o llamando al 1-888-549-0820. South Carolina no ha expandido Medicaid. Los niños pueden calificar hasta 208% NPF y las personas embarazadas hasta 194% NPF.

¿Cómo solicito SNAP (cupones de alimentos) en South Carolina?

Solicite SNAP en línea en https://benefitsportal.dss.sc.gov/ o llame al 1-888-549-0820. South Carolina usa Elegibilidad Categórica de Base Amplia, por lo que el límite de ingreso bruto es 130% del nivel federal de pobreza. El ingreso neto debe ser igual o inferior a 100% NPF.