Humana to Start Serving Medicaid Managed Care and Dual Eligible Residents in South Carolina
The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) recently added Humana Inc. to its Healthy Connections Medicaid program and its Healthy Connections Prime program.
January 27, 2021 – The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) recently added Humana Inc. to its Healthy Connections Medicaid program and its Healthy Connections Prime program. These programs are designed to serve children and adults across the state, and this includes residents eligible for both Medicaid and Medicare.
Starting July 1, 2021, Humana will begin enrolling members in the Healthy Connections Medicaid program. Starting on January 1, 2022, Humana will begin enrolling members in the Healthy Connections Prime program. The Healthy Connections Prime program is for those eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid. The program will operate under a joint demonstration contract entered into by the state and federal government.
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