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SC managed care carve-in: Claim routing for waiver members

Medical claims go to the MCO; waiver services and a short list of equipment codes stay fee-for-service.

CLTC Case Manager Carve-In Update (May 7, 2026) · Updated Nov 5, 2026

This page is CMI's own briefing on the topic, written by CMI. It is not the text of the regulation. Read the regulation itself in the Regulatory hub or at the official source.

Effective Jan. 1, 2026: Medicaid members 18+ who are dual Medicare/Medicaid, in the HIV/AIDS, Vent or Community Choices waiver, or in a nursing facility receive medical services through managed care.

Claim typeRoutes to
Medical claimsMCO
Incontinence suppliesMCO
Waiver servicesFFS
X1939 nutritional supplementsFFS
T2028 hand-held showersFFS
X1917 and X1918 specialized equipment and suppliesFFS

Continuity of care: 180 days, honoring prior authorizations at 100 percent of the FFS rate unless a negotiated rate exists, regardless of network status.

Plans and provider numbers:

PlanProvider number
Select HealthHM1000
Absolute Total CareHM2200
Healthy BlueHM3200
MolinaHM3600
HumanaHM4200

Verification: Phoenix (case managers) or the SC Medicaid Web Tool (providers).

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General information, not legal advice. Requirements change; confirm against the official source before you act, or ask us how this applies to your organization.