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SC H5002
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/22/2026
Primary Sponsor
Rosalyn Henderson-Myers
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AI Summary
- Requires certification of community health workers in South Carolina effective January 1, 2027, with annual renewal expiring October 31st each year
- Eligibility requires U.S. residency, age 18+, South Carolina residency or employment, and completion of an approved competency-based training and mentorship program or equivalent work experience
- Authorizes certified community health workers to provide preventive services, health promotion education, chronic disease management support, patient education, and cultural/language facilitation between patients and providers
- Directs the Department of Health and Human Services to seek federal approval by January 1, 2027 for Medicaid reimbursement of community health worker services when employed by hospitals, federally qualified health centers, community mental health centers, primary care clinics, and other approved providers
- Requires the children's health insurance program (Title XXI) to cover community health worker services with no copayment, deductible, coinsurance, or premium
Legislative Description
Community Health Workers
Last Action
Member(s) request name removed as sponsor: Hosey
1/29/2026
Committee Referrals
Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs1/22/2026
Full Bill Text
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