Community Supports (CS) Waiver in South Carolina

Community Supports (CS) Waiver covers in-home and community services only — it does not pay for residential placement in South Carolina. The program serves ID/DD.

Enrollment and service authorization go through your case manager or support coordinator. They confirm eligibility, authorize the budget, and help select a provider.

Need a Residential Placement Instead?

Community Supports (CS) Waiver does not fund residential placements. In South Carolina, residential care can be funded through Optional State Supplementation (OSS) program, Intellectual Disability / Related Disabilities (ID/RD) Waiver, Head and Spinal Cord Injury (HASCI) Waiver — talk to your case manager or support coordinator about switching or adding a program.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Community Supports (CS) Waiver Pay for Residential Care in South Carolina?
Community Supports (CS) Waiver covers in-home and community services only — it does not pay for residential placement in South Carolina.
Who Is Community Supports (CS) Waiver For?
Community Supports (CS) Waiver serves ID/DD. Your case manager or support coordinator confirms individual eligibility and enrollment.
How Do I Find Providers That Accept Community Supports (CS) Waiver?
Because Community Supports (CS) Waiver does not fund residential placements, ask your case manager or support coordinator about in-home and community providers. If a residential placement is needed, see the South Carolina waivers that pay for residential care.

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