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Medical Bills & Health Insurance Help in South Carolina

Whether you are staring at a hospital bill, an EOB you cannot read, or a denial letter, this page collects what is specific to South Carolina — HealthCare.gov, the federal marketplace South Carolina uses, Healthy Connections, and the state rules that shape charity care and appeals — alongside our free tools.

Coverage and enrollment in South Carolina

Marketplace

HealthCare.gov

South Carolina uses HealthCare.gov, the federal ACA marketplace. Premium tax credits and cost-sharing reductions are available to residents who qualify.

Open enrollment: Nov 1, 2025 – Jan 15, 2026

Visit HealthCare.gov

Medicaid & Medicare help

Healthy Connections

1-888-549-0820

Free Medicare counseling (SHIP): 1-800-868-9095

Healthy Connections website

South Carolina agencies

Healthy Connections (SC Medicaid)
SC DHEC

Bill protection rules

South Carolina has no dedicated patient-billing statute in our registry, so the federal baseline applies: non-profit hospitals must offer financial assistance under IRS §501(r) (26 U.S.C. §501(r)), and the federal No Surprises Act limits most surprise out-of-network bills. Ask the hospital for its written financial assistance policy — they are required to have one.

Tools you can use on a South Carolina bill

Bill SummarizerPaste or upload a bill and get a plain-language breakdown of every line.Appeal Letter BuilderDraft a denial appeal that cites the rules that apply to you.Financial Aid CalculatorEstimate whether you qualify for hospital charity care or a discount.Provider FinderSearch the federal NPI registry for clinicians near you.Compare Insurance PlansSee how carriers available in your area stack up.How to Read an EOBUnderstand what your insurer actually paid — and what you owe.

Not sure where to start?

Answer three short questions and we will point you to the right step for your situation in South Carolina.

Start here How to appeal a medical bill