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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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 $3,380/mo (family of 4)
Healthy Connections Medicaid
Worth $6,000–$14,000/yr
Free healthcare for children in families earning under $64,896/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
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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.
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 $64,896/yr (family of 4)
Pregnant: earning under $29,216/yr
SNAP (SNAP)
Family of 4 earning under $40,560/yr (gross) may qualify
Individual earning under $19,578/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 ($53,835/yr for a family of 4)
SC Working Families Child Care Scholarship
Subsidized childcare for working families
Income limit: 85% of State Median Income ($76,266/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
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South Carolina Benefits Guides
In-depth articles about programs in South Carolina
Cómo solicitar SNAP en South Carolina
Guía paso a paso para solicitar SNAP en South Carolina. Conozca los límites de ingresos, los documentos requeridos y cómo solicitar en línea en DSS en 2026.
April 10, 2026
Elegibilidad para el ACA en Carolina del Sur 2026: Límites de Ingresos, Subsidios e Instrucciones de Solicitud
Descubra si califica para el seguro médico del mercado ACA en Carolina del Sur para 2026. Conozca los límites de ingresos, subsidios de primas, la brecha de cobertura e instrucciones paso a paso para solicitar.
April 1, 2026
Cómo solicitar la Sección 8 en Carolina del Sur
Guía paso a paso para solicitar los Vales de Elección de Vivienda de la Sección 8 en Carolina del Sur. Conozca sobre los límites de ingresos, las autoridades locales de vivienda, las listas de espera y consejos para mejorar sus posibilidades de obtener asistencia para alquiler.
March 21, 2026
Cómo Solicitar Medicaid en Carolina del Sur (Guía 2026)
Aprenda cómo solicitar Medicaid en Carolina del Sur, incluyendo límites de ingresos, reglas de elegibilidad, documentos requeridos e instrucciones paso a paso para solicitar Healthy Connections Medicaid.
March 9, 2026
Elegibilidad de Medicaid en South Carolina 2026: Límites de Ingresos, Programas y Cómo Solicitar
Guía completa sobre la elegibilidad de Medicaid en South Carolina en 2026. Conozca los límites de ingresos de Healthy Connections, los programas cubiertos, los pasos para solicitar y la brecha de cobertura en este estado que no ha expandido Medicaid.
March 4, 2026
Beneficios y cobertura de ACA en Carolina del Sur: Su guía completa para 2026
Conozca los beneficios y la cobertura de ACA en Carolina del Sur, incluyendo los beneficios esenciales de salud, los límites de ingresos para subsidios, cómo solicitar en el mercado de seguros y qué planes están disponibles en SC para 2026.
February 20, 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.