How to Apply for Food Stamps & Medicaid in Spartanburg, South Carolina

The South Carolina Department of Social Services (SCDSS) administers the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly called the Food Stamp Program. Spartanburg residents can use the SCDSS website or go to the local SCDSS office to get information and apply for the program. SNAP eligibility is based on family size, income and resources. Medicaid is administered by the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS). The Medicaid program provides low-income residents with health care that's funded by state and federal governments. Medicaid applications can be downloaded from the Internet, or you can visit the Spartanburg SCDHHS office.

Things You'll Need

• Computer
• Internet access
• Printer
• Postage
• Fax machine (optional)

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Instructions

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

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  Visit the SNAP: How Do I Apply? page on the SCDSS website. Click on the "complete our application online" link, or click on the English or Spanish link to download the forms in your preferred language.

• 2

  Answer all the questions as you go through the application process. You will need to provide income, social security and family information.

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  Print out the application you downloaded if you opted not to apply online. Fill it out completely and sign it.

• 4

  Submit your application online, bring it to the Spartanburg SCDSS office, mail it in or fax it. A case worker will get in touch with you by phone or email to set up an appointment.

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  Bring identification with your current address on it, copies of your monthly bills (including lease or mortgage information and childcare expenses), your social security card, income information like pay stubs or tax returns, and medical expenses to the appointment with your SCDSS case worker. The case worker will keep you informed about the status of your application.

Medicaid

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  Visit the SCDHHS website and click on "Select an Application." Answer the questions about your needs. If your answer is yes to any of the questions, mark the English or Spanish box for an application in your preferred language.

  Select the application that best fits your need. You must complete an application and provide the proper required documentation in order to receive benefits under the appropriate Medicaid program or other programs managed by the SCDHHS.

  Only one application needs to be selected. Check the question that best fits your need to determine which application you need to complete. This will take you to the proper application. If you need help, call toll-free: 1-888-549-0820.

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  Click on the "Get Selected Documents" button at the bottom of the page. An application download page will appear with the applications you need, along with a documentation requirements checklist and an income table.

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  Download the applications at the bottom of the page and print them out. Fill them out completely and make sure you sign them.

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  Mail your completed applications and copies of your documentation to the Spartanburg SCDHHS office, or bring them in personally. A case worker will contact you about your benefits.

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  Call 1-888-549-0820 if you have any questions about Medicaid, or if you need assistance filling out the applications.