How to Get Credentialed with SC Healthy Connections in South Carolina

South Carolina Medicaid (Healthy Connections) enrollment steps: (1) Obtain NPI via NPPES. (2) Register through the SC DHHS (Department of Health and Human Services) Medicaid Web-Based Claims Submission provider enrollment portal. (3) Submit application with SC state license, proof of malpractice insurance, and required documentation. (4) Background check including SLED and federal criminal history is required for all providers. South Carolina operates managed care through Healthy Connections with 5 MCOs. Behavioral health providers accepted include LPC, LISW-CP (Licensed Independent Social Worker - Clinical Practice), and LMFT with active South Carolina licensure. Revalidation is required every 5 years.