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PUBLIC NOTICE: Waiver Renewals for Intellectual Disability/Related Disabilities (ID/RD) & Medically Complex Children (MCC)
Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026
The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) has given notice it intends to file waiver renewals with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for the Intellectual Disability/Related Disabilities (ID/RD) (SC.0237) and the Medically Complex Children (MCC) (SC.0675) home and community-based services waivers. The ID/RD waiver is operated by the South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD-OIDD). The MCC waiver is operated by SCDHHS.
The proposed effective date for these waivers is Jan. 1, 2027.
For more information, view the DHHS notice on the agency's site or open the attachment below.
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Friday, Oct 16, 2026
BHDD Statement on Justine May Case
Read Full ArticleColumbia, S.C. – On September 12, 2026, a South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD) mobile crisis team responded to the home of Justine May. BHDD is cooperating with investigators and participating in reviews by the local Child Fatality Review Team and the State Child Fatality Advisory Committee, along with other agencies and community partners.
We extend our deepest sympathy to the family of Emory and Harlow Deacon and all those affected by this tragedy.
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Friday, Oct 16, 2026
BHDD Statement on Justine May Case
Read Full ArticleColumbia, S.C. – On September 12, 2026, a South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD) mobile crisis team responded to the home of Justine May. BHDD is cooperating with investigators and participating in reviews by the local Child Fatality Review Team and the State Child Fatality Advisory Committee, along with other agencies and community partners.
We extend our deepest sympathy to the family of Emory and Harlow Deacon and all those affected by this tragedy. -
Thursday, Oct 1, 2026
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Read Full ArticleBHDD encourages families, schools and communities to talk openly about substance use and support healthy choices
Columbia, S.C. – October 1, 2026 – The South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (BHDD) recognizes Substance Use Prevention Month this October by encouraging South Carolinians to start open, honest conversations about substance use, mental health, and the challenges young people may face.
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Read Full ArticleBHDD encourages South Carolinians to embrace recovery and celebrate progress
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