Medicaid

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 44-6-230 SO AS TO ESTABLISH MINIMUM COMPENSATION REQUIREMENTS FOR DIRECT CARE WORKERS PROVIDING PERSONAL CARE SERVICES THROUGH MEDICAID HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICE PROVIDERS AND TO PROVIDE FOR PHASED IN UPWARD ADJUSTMENTS TO THE COMPENSATION PAID; TO REQUIRE CERTAIN REPORTING BY PROVIDER AGENCIES TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT TO TAKE CERTAIN ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS TO ADDRESS POSSIBLE INACCURACIES OR FRAUD.