1. Welcome To The South Carolina Department Of Health And Human Services Directory Housing options for seniors in south carolina. Communities; Special Care Units; Senior Centers and Prescription Drug and Other Assistance programs. http://www.dhhs.state.sc.us/

Home Site Map MySCGov.com Search: WBC - Programs and Services Service Recipients Service Providers Resource Library ... Inside DHHS Home Welcome to the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services This website is designed to help you find the information you need. Be sure to check the "What's New" and "Quick Links" boxes to the right your answers may be there. For information on The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), click here Service Providers: Please note that DHHS plans to accept HIPAA non-compliant electronic transactions after the October 16 deadline. Click here for information on DHHS non-compliance plan. Clicking on " Programs and Services " in the upper left will lead you to links that describe the various programs and services offered through DHHS. By clicking on " Service Recipients " you can search for information or services for specific groups: Children Disabled Persons Families , or Seniors Click on " Service Providers " if you want instructions/information relating to the care professionals who provide services. For Medicaid Bulletins, click here Resource Library " will lead you to public notices, reports, statistics and other information regarding DHHS programs, as well as links to related websites.

2. Welcome To The South Carolina Department Of Social Services Web Site 1520 Columbia, SC 292021520. Home. programs and Services. Contact Information The south carolina Department of Social Services is conducting the seniors Farmers' Market Nutrition http://www.state.sc.us/dss

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3. HHS APPROVES EXPANDING PHARMACY BENEFITS TO SOUTH CAROLINA SENIORS. - MedicalNew coverage for those south carolina seniors most in need " Secretary approved similar programs in Michigan and Wisconsin. south carolina's program targets those seniors with incomes http://www.medicalnewsservice.com/ARCHIVE/MNS1190.cfm

Today's Headlines All Headlines Resources About us Search Keywords: Friday, June 11, 2004 North America cnn.com latimes.com washingtonpost cbc.ca ... usatoday.com Europe belgiumpost.com english.pravda.ru bbcnews Middle East arabicnews.com Jpost.com Africa allafrica.com africaonline.com South America southamericadaily Asia japantimes.com timesofindia.com abc.com HHS APPROVES EXPANDING PHARMACY BENEFITS TO SOUTH CAROLINA SENIORS. HHS APPROVES EXPANDING PHARMACY BENEFITS TO SOUTH CAROLINA SENIORS. HHS Secretary Tommy G. Thompson today approved a South Carolina program to provide Medicaid prescription drug benefits to low-income seniors. State officials estimate that as many as 66,000 South Carolina residents may be aided by the new program. "This new program will mean real progress toward providing prescription drug coverage for those South Carolina seniors most in need," Secretary Thompson said. "While we work with Congress to establish a prescription drug benefit for all Medicare beneficiaries, programs like this one can provide immediate relief for seniors." South Carolina is one of the first states to receive federal funding to extend Medicaid prescription drug coverage to seniors under the Pharmacy Plus initiative. HHS today also announced the approval of a similar program in Maryland and previously approved similar programs in Michigan and Wisconsin.

4. 2002.07.30:HHS Approves Expanding Pharmacy Benefits To South Carolina Seniors coverage for those south carolina seniors most in need " Secretary approved similar programs in Illinois and Wisconsin. south carolina's program targets those seniors with incomes http://www.os.dhhs.gov/news/press/2002pres/20020730.html

Skip Navigation HHS Home Questions? Contact HHS ... Site Map This is an archive page. The links are no longer being updated. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, July 30, 2002 Contact: CMS Public Affairs HHS APPROVES EXPANDING PHARMACY BENEFITS TO SOUTH CAROLINA SENIORS Program to Provide Prescription Drug for 66,000 South Carolina Residents HHS Secretary Tommy G. Thompson today approved a South Carolina program to provide Medicaid prescription drug benefits to low-income seniors. State officials estimate that as many as 66,000 South Carolina residents may be aided by the new program. "This new program will mean real progress toward providing prescription drug coverage for those South Carolina seniors most in need," Secretary Thompson said. "While we work with Congress to establish a prescription drug benefit for all Medicare beneficiaries, programs like this one can provide immediate relief for seniors." South Carolina is one of the first states to receive federal funding to extend Medicaid prescription drug coverage to seniors under the Pharmacy Plus initiative. HHS today also announced the approval of a similar program in Maryland and previously approved similar programs in Illinois and Wisconsin. South Carolina's program targets those seniors with incomes up to twice the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). The FPL for 2002 is $8,860 for an individual. Participants would not otherwise be eligible for Medicaid and will receive only the drug benefit.

5. Information For South Carolinians SCIway south carolina Internet Services (Information about internet services in south carolina). Silver X Card, SC seniors Prescriptions Drug programs. http://www.state.sc.us/dmh/informsc.htm

Information for South Carolinians This page is a list of links to other Web sites that might be of interest to South Carolinians. First Steps to School Readiness Seniors on the Web Health Related Sites South Carolina Information (use when looking for someone or something in South Carolina) Internet Providers for South Carolina South Carolina State Government Looking for Someone or Something? Violence Intervention in South Carolina ... Welcome to South Carolina South Carolina Information: South Carolina Economic Indicators South Carolina Economic Publications South Carolina Economist South Carolina Digest Today ... South Carolina Registry of Sex Offenders Searchable! Licensed Professionals' Search System Searchable! Resources for the Homeless Local Homeless Services Local Center for Homeless Education South Carolina Coordinator for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth South Carolina Department of Insurance: Guide To Prevention Vital Check Home Page: For Vital Records Vital Records at the SC Archives South Carolina Regional Directory ... Winthrop Economic Forecast Welcome to South Carolina SCIway: South Carolina's front door (Everything you need to know about South Carolina) Center for Carolina Living Central Carolina Community Foundation South Carolina State Resources South Carolina State Government Roadmap to South Carolina State Health and Human Services The South Carolina Government Page Governor's Office Carroll's Online ... Where to Write the South Carolina House Members SC Distance Education Classes

6. South Carolina Governor's School For Science & Mathematics Building at the University of south carolina in Columbia, south carolina. Special programs. Summer Science and Math Camp , Gear UP! Research Program for SC High School Rising seniors http://www.gssm.k12.sc.us/

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7. State Profiles : Introduction Senior Corps More than 5,800 seniors in south carolina contribute their time and talents in one of three programs Foster Grandparents, who serve oneon-one http://www.nationalservice.org/stateprofiles/sc_intro.html

Projects In Your State South Carolina Commission on National and Community Service Tommy Meyers, Chair Dr. Delores Bielecki Sandra Campbell Robert Carlton J. Lynn Clark Queenie Crawford Virginia Crocker Jerome Davis Dr. Everette Dean Jr. Jonathan Good Jackie Hicks Calvin Jackson Rosemary Long Janice McGhghy Georgia Montgomeery Charles Moon Herbet Rosner James Sfiris Peter Siachos Dr. Jay Smink Dorothy Smith Dr. Kevin Swick Nancy Taylor National Service in South Carolina Meeting community needs in South Carolina. More than people of all ages and backgrounds are helping to solve problems and strengthen communities through national service projects across South Carolina. Serving with national and community nonprofit organizations, faith-based groups, schools, and local agencies, these citizens tutor and mentor children, coordinate after-school programs, build homes, conduct neighborhood patrols, organize local homeland security efforts, respond to disasters, and recruit and manage volunteers. This year, the Corporation for National and Community Service will provide more than to support South Carolina communities through three through three major programs: Senior Corps: More than 5,800 seniors

8. South Carolina Financial Aid Programs south carolina Financial Aid programs. Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship. Eligible high school seniors must be in the top 10% of their class with a 1200 or higher SAT. Recipients may receive up to $1 500 per year, totaling $6 000 for 4 years. http://www.erskine.edu/admissions/financialaid/programs.html

9. Investing In South Carolina's Seniors Investing in south carolina's seniors Statistics about seniors in south carolina. programs AND SERVICES http://www.dhhs.state.sc.us/NR/exeres/A10D90E0-880F-4A91-980F-4340AC59D287.htm

Home Site Map MySCGov.com Search: WBC - Bureau of Senior Services 2005-2008 State Plan on Aging - Draft Acronyms (Aging and Disability) Additional Resources ... Bureau of Senior Services > Investing in South Carolina's Seniors Investing in South Carolina's Seniors Investing in South Carolina's Seniors - Statistics about seniors in South Carolina. PROGRAMS AND SERVICES SERVICE RECIPIENTS SERVICE PROVIDERS RESOURCE LIBRARY ... HIPAA Experiencing Problems with our website? Please tell us.

10. South Carolina Waiver Programs And Demonstrations Name/Program Expiration, Initial Date of Approval. Pharmacy Demonstrations Under 1115 Authority. Prescription Drug Benefit for south carolina s Low Income seniors, http://www.cms.hhs.gov/medicaid/waivers/SCwaiver.asp?state=SC

11. South Carolina, Alcohol & Drug, Treatment Centers & Programs chemical dependency treatment for adolescents, adults and seniors. New Mexico, Rhode Island, south carolina and Utah. for Drug and Alcohol programs (CDAP) A http://theagapecenter.com/Treatment-Centers/South-Carolina.htm

SC See Also Hospitals AA CA NA ... Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Locator for South Carolina Enter a city or town near desired treatment location and search. From The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration or SAMHSA an agency of the US government. For more information visit the Mental Health Services Locator for the State Aiken-Barnwell Mental Health Center Aiken , South Carolina Anderson Oconee Behavioral Health Services - Offers alcohol and drug treatment services. Anderson and Seneca , South Carolina. Anderson-Oconee-Pickens Mental Health Center Anderson , South Carolina AnMed Behavioral Health - Offers chemical dependency services. Part of Anmed Health Anderson , South Carolina Aurora Pavilion Behavioral Health Services - Part of Aiken Regional Medical Centers Aiken Aiken County South Carolina Axis I Center of Barnwell - Provides chemical dependency prevention, education, intervention, treatment, and referral services. Barnwell , SC Beckman Center for Mental Health Services Greenwood , SC Berkeley Community Mental Health Center Berkeley County , SC Carolina Center for Behavioral Health, The

12. Regional Senior Health to innovative types of geriatric services to seniors in all parts of south carolina and by providing resources to link the public to programs and practices http://www.spartanburgregional.com/sen_health/sage_institute.htm

Home Information Dementia Therapy Sage Center ... Helpful Links The Long Term care Curriculum is an educational tool designed to serve several purposes. The first purpose is to educate nurses who are new to the long-term care setting. This is especially important given the current nursing shortage and high employee turnover rate. The second purpose is to provide continuing education to long-term care nurses through geriatric specific courses taught by a seasoned long-term care provider. The curriculum is broken into five one-day sessions, which will be taught quarterly. Preliminary studies have shown a 24% improvement in Pre-test vs. Post-test results. Press Release: The Duke Endowment funds the South Carolina Geriatric Best Practices Initiative The Duke Endowment Trustees have also approved qualified financial support for the Geriatric Best Practices Initiative in future years.

13. AHIRC and Advocacy for LowIncome Individuals and Families south carolina State and Insurance programs for Children Medical and dental programs for children seniors. http://www.actorsfund.org/ahirc/state_indx.cfm?st=SC

14. AHIRC Resource Listings AHIRC HOME south carolina - Special Health Care programs for seniors. seniors. Brochure Medicare and Your Mental Health Benefits http://www.actorsfund.org/ahirc/cat_list.cfm?cat=248&st=SC

15. High Schools That Work The south carolina Teaching Fellows Program is designed to recruit high school seniors into the teaching profession and to help them develop leadership http://www.sreb.org/programs/hstw/career/ExemplaryPractices.asp

Exemplary Practices in Teacher Recruitment South Carolina The South Carolina Center for Teacher Recruitment (SCCTR) is the oldest and most effective teacher recruitment center in the nation. It began as a center that piloted a Teacher Cadet Program in four high schools and now operates 12 programs aimed at identifying, attracting, placing and retaining well-qualified teachers in South Carolina classrooms. The SCCTR also assists state and local leaders in addressing the issue of teacher recruitment and retention. State leadership for career/technical education in South Carolina is working with the SCCTR staff to make career/technical teachers a target group and to develop a strategy for these teachers. South Carolina is anticipating hiring as many as 250 career/technical teachers over the next four years. The SCCTR target groups are middle and high school students, college students and adults. The Center provides these major programs: Minority Recruitment — This program offers activities to increase the number of minorities entering education. It includes a partnership with the South Carolina Association of Black School Educators and the Eisenhower Consortium for Mathematics and Science Education. ProTeam Middle School Program — This program is designed to interest middle school students in the education profession before they become "turned off" to the possibility of a career in teaching. Participating in teacher-like activities is essential to the program.

16. The President's Budget And South Carolina - Meeting The Goals Of Our Time charitable giving; and increases funds for programs to mentor in grants to help lowincome seniors all across America and south carolina find affordable http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/usbudget/states2002/sc.html

In Focus Medicare Iraq National Security Economic Security ... More Issues News Current News Press Briefings Proclamations Executive Orders ... Radio Addresses News by Date February 2004 January 2004 December 2003 November 2003 ... January 2001 Appointments Nominations Application Photos Photo Essays Federal Facts Federal Statistics West Wing History Home Policies in Focus State Budget Plan The President's Budget and South Carolina - Meeting the Goals of Our Time Winning the war on terrorism; Strengthening protections of our homeland; and Revitalizing our economy and creating jobs. Provides significant funding increases for important priorities like health care prescription drugs education , the environment agriculture , and retirement security ; and Winning the War on Terrorism Increases defense spending by $38 billion (12 percent), with an additional $10 billion, if needed, for the war against terrorism. This funding is needed to meet new and emerging threats on the global battlefield; modernize our military; improve intelligence; fund new high-tech weapons; protect our troops against chemical and biological attacks; and give our troops another well-deserved pay raise and their families important quality of life improvements, including better housing and health care. Strengthening Protections of our Homeland and South Carolina Immediate Help to the Economy.

17. President Bush's Budget And South Carolina $1 billion for special education programs (for a As a result of the President s budget, south carolina would receive Starting this year, seniors can choose to http://www.whitehouse.gov/infocus/budget/states/sc.html

Issues Education Iraq National Security Economic Security ... More Issues News Current News Press Briefings Proclamations Executive Orders ... Radio News by Date March 2004 February 2004 January 2004 December 2003 ... January 2001 Appointments Nominations Application Photos Photo Essays Search photos by date Federal Facts Federal Statistics West Wing History Home Policies in Focus In his State of the Union address, President Bush laid out ambitious goals for the future, behind which all Americans can unite, and urged the Nation to move forward with the work that still needs to be done. Today, President Bush announced his Fiscal Year 2005 budget, a plan to help make America a more secure, more prosperous, and more hopeful country. The President's budget addresses key priorities while restraining overall spending. The budget provides substantial increases to improve our Nation's security and win the War on Terror. It also increases funding for key priorities such as economic growth and job creation, education, and affordable health care. At the same time, the budget restrains spending in other areas of government keeping non-defense, non-homeland security Federal spending growth to less than 1% (less than the rate of inflation) and staying on course to cut the deficit in half within 5 years. President Bush's budget is focused on Winning the War on Terror by Defeating Terrorists and Their Supporters President Bush's FY 2005 budget includes $401.7 billion for the Department of Defense, a 35% increase over FY 2001 levels and a 7% increase over the FY 2004 enacted level. These funds are giving America's armed forces the tools they need to win the War on Terror, while modernizing our military to meet the emerging threats of the 21 st century. Since FY 2001, President Bush has improved the quality of life for military personnel and their families by providing pay raises of more than 21% and increasing the quality of housing and covering housing costs for personnel who choose to live off-base. His budget also includes $10.3 billion to develop missile defenses for our homeland, U.S. forces deployed abroad, and our allies.

18. Resppite Sites New York, The Community programs Center of Long Island, Edgewood, 1999. south carolina, Berkeley seniors, Inc, Moncks Corner, 1998. http://www.brookdalefoundation.org/resp_lst.html

RESPITE SITE INFORMATION A-C F- G H-L M ... V - W State Organization City/Town Funded Arizona Catholic Community Services of Southern Arizona, Inc. Payson Arizona Catholic Community Services of Southern Arizona, Inc. Globe Arizona Catholic Community Services of Southern Arizona, Inc. Pinetop-Lakeside Arizona Neighbor to Neighbor Mayer Arizona The Arizona Elder Builders Project Tucson Arkansas Levi Hospital Hot Springs California Mountain Caregiver Resource Center Corning California Mountain Caregiver Resource Center Red Bluff California Grace Lutheran Church Huntington Beach California Galilee Lutheran Church Kelseyville California Senior Support Services Upper Lake California Senior Support Services Lucerne California Adult Day Services of Napa Valley Napa California Adult Day Services of Napa Valley Napa California Easter Seals Northern California Novato California Holy Shepherd Lutheran Church Orinda California Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County San Jose California Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County San Jose California Vallejo City Unified School District Vallejo California IEC Senior Services, Inc.

19. South Carolina Silver RX Card , A program to help seniors obtain medications. Program Address, ACS PBMS......Program Name, south carolina Silver RX Card. Brief http://www.needymeds.com/stateprograms/programs/27.html

Program Name South Carolina Silver RX Card Brief Description A program to help seniors obtain medications. Program Address ACS PBMS PO Box 502569 Atlanta, GA 31150-2569 Toll Free Number Alternative Phone Number Not Applicable Fax Number Not Applicable Website http://www.silverxcard.com/ Program Services This is a discount card for prescription medications for residents in South Carolina ages 65 and older. Once a $500 deductible is met, a co-pay system is used: $10 for generic drugs, $15 for brand name drugs, $21 for prior authorization drugs. Eligibility Requirements The applicant must have been a South Carolina resident for the past six months and meet financial guidelines that are not disclosed. Application Requirements No documentation is required with the application but the agency may ask for proof of income, residency, and age. Patient's Role The application can be downloaded from the website. Applications are also available at local libraries, local government offices, local pharmacies, senior centers, Delegate offices, and Councils On Aging centers. Benefits This program covers generic medications, brand name medications when generic is not available, over-the-counter medications when authorized with a prescription, and insulin syringes, insulin or other injectable products that are either administered at home or that are self-administered. The card covers up to a 34 day supply of medication. The card is also limited to four covered prescriptions or refills per calendar months. There are certain situations where this can be overridden, speak to a pharmacist or call the above number for the details.

20. Department Of Social Services - Family Nutrition Programs farmers. south carolina is one of 37 states that received funds from USDA to operate the seniors Farmers Market Nutrition Program. http://www.healthyhelpings.org/farmers.html

www.state.sc.us/DSS Search E-mail us Seniors Farmers' Market Nutrition Program - 2004 The South Carolina Department of Social Services in partnership with other state agencies and local organizations, will be conducting the Seniors Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) this summer(2004) in 31 counties (Click here for a listing of counties and the sites for enrollment) . This SFMNP, which is funded by USDA, offers nutrition assistance to low income people age 60 and older by providing coupons for free produce at local farmer’s markets. Each eligible person can get $25 worth of coupons that may be used at participating farmers' markets (Click here for a listing of participating farmers) The coupons will be issued at various locations in each of the 31 counties between May 1 and June 25. Click on the link above for the specific locations and dates of enrollment as well as contact persons. Individuals with a monthly income of $1,436 or less or who receive SSI or Food Stamp benefits are eligible for the free coupons. In order to receive the free coupons, individuals must apply in person, have their Social Security Number, and provide proof of their identity and residence. The goals of the program are to supplement the diets of low-income seniors with fresh, nutritious produce and to support South Carolina's small farmers. South Carolina is one of 37 states that received funds from USDA to operate the Seniors Farmers' Market Nutrition Program. Click here for a general information brochure.

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