South Carolina News: Ask Senators to Keep Home Care Funding in State Budget

​​South Carolina’s Senate is currently finalizing the state budget, and key decisions being made now will directly impact access to care for thousands of individuals and families across the state.

The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has requested $14.9 million in funding for Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS), including a $1.00 reimbursement rate increase for personal care and private duty nursing services.

This funding is critical to:

• Supporting care for more than 40,000 South Carolinians
• Strengthening the direct care workforce
• Reducing waitlists and access gaps
• Ensuring individuals can remain safely in their homes

But the House version of the budget did not fully fund this request. The Senate now has an opportunity to ensure this investment is included, but they need to hear from the home care community.

Sending a message takes less than a minute and helps demonstrate the importance of protecting access to home-based care across South Carolina.

👉 Contact Your State Senator
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If you have any questions, please contact HCAOA Director of Government Relations Allison Cramer or join our monthly Government Relations Office Hours. These informal drop-in sessions offer members an opportunity to ask questions, share challenges, and discuss policy and advocacy issues.