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Benefits in South Carolina (SC)

Every state and federal benefit program available to South Carolina residents — eligibility, average benefits, and how to apply. Free, independent, and privacy-first.

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South Carolina state programs (8)

• SNAP / South Carolina (South Carolina) — South Carolina's SNAP food assistance program. Monthly EBT benefits for low-income households.
• South Carolina Medicaid — South Carolina's Medicaid health coverage (non-expansion — limited adult eligibility).
• South Carolina Unemployment Insurance — Weekly unemployment payments for South Carolina workers who lost their job through no fault of their own.
• South Carolina WIC (Women, Infants & Children) — South Carolina WIC — free healthy food, formula, breastfeeding support, and nutrition counseling for pregnant women, new moms, and kids under 5.
• South Carolina TANF (Cash Assistance) — Monthly cash assistance for low-income families with children in South Carolina. Helps with rent, utilities, and basic needs.
• South Carolina LIHEAP (Energy Assistance) — Help paying heating/cooling bills in South Carolina. Prevents utility shutoffs, also covers emergency repairs and weatherization.
• South Carolina Child Care Subsidy — Pay for daycare, preschool, or after-school care in South Carolina. Federal + state subsidy for working/training parents.
• South Carolina Earned Income Tax Credit — South Carolina EITC — 125% of federal (phased in). Get this refund on top of your federal EITC when you file your South Carolina state taxes.

Federal programs available in South Carolina

• SNAP (Food Stamps) — Monthly food benefits for low-income households to buy groceries.
• Medicaid — Free or low-cost health coverage for eligible adults, children, pregnant women, elderly, and people with disabilities.
• Unemployment Insurance — Weekly payments to workers who lost their job through no fault of their own.
• WIC - Women, Infants & Children — Nutrition, food, and healthcare referrals for pregnant/postpartum women and children under 5.
• TANF - Temporary Assistance for Needy Families — Monthly cash aid and work support for very low-income families with children.
• LIHEAP - Low Income Home Energy Assistance — Help paying heating/cooling bills and weatherization for low-income households.
• Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher — Rental assistance vouchers to help low-income families afford housing in the private market.
• SSI - Supplemental Security Income — Monthly cash payments for disabled, blind, or elderly people with very limited income & resources.

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