Parent/Caretaker Relatives (formally LIF)
The Parent/Caretaker Relatives program (formally known as Low Income Families (LIF)) is established for parents or other caretaker relatives who meet financial eligibility criteria.
Eligibility:
A person who may qualify for the Parent/Caretaker Relatives program must:
- Have a dependent child living in the home
- Show a specified degree of relationship to the child
- (Example: relative by blood, adoption or marriage)
- Be a South Carolina resident
- Be a U.S. citizen or a Lawful Permanent Resident Alien
- Have a Social Security number or verify an application for one
Income Limit:
|
Family Size |
Monthly Income (Eff. 03/01/2018) |
|---|---|
|
1 |
627.23 |
|
2 |
850.43 |
|
3 |
1,073.63 |
|
4 |
1,296.83 |
|
5 |
1,520.03 |
|
6 |
1,743.23 |
|
7 |
1,966.43 |
|
8 |
2,189.63 |
|
Each Additional Member |
241.20 |
Benefits:
Individuals who are eligible will receive all Medicaid covered services.
To Apply:
Apply online or complete the following form and submit it to your local county office