SC Healthy Connections Medicaid Renewal Question

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From South Carolina, hello. Zip code 29070, age 26 for both individuals in the post, and earning no more than $15,000.

I had a few inquiries after receiving the paperwork to renew my health insurance (26F).

  1. I was recruited practically yesterday for a new job. Should I hold off on filing the paperwork until after I have received a few paystubs and am certain of the average number of hours I will be working? (As this is an hourly position with no established schedule, remuneration fluctuates depending on the job), or is it acceptable for me to submit the forms using the information I now have?

  2. The documents allow me to add a new household member, and my partner (26M) needs health insurance. But he works with a contractor who pays him under the table and without paying taxes (please do not criticize this). If I have a statement from his company detailing his work hours and salary, can I add him to my insurance since we share a home but he does not have taxable income? All I am asking is whether it is a possibility for us.

I appreciate your assistance.

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hallo its simple with no complications,
make sure your contact information is current with SCDHHS. This will help you receive important updates and your renewal form. You can update your details online at apply.scdhhs.gov or by calling (888) 549-0820.

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It might be a good idea to wait until you have a few paystubs from your new job before submitting your Medicaid renewal. That way, you can report your income accurately. Regarding adding your partner to your insurance, if you can get a statement from his employer about his work hours and pay, that could help, even if he’s paid under the table. Double-check with South Carolina Medicaid to be sure about adding household members with non-taxable income.