South Carolina to require Medicaid managed care choice
The state will require about 80 000 Medicaid patients to choose a coordinated care plan starting this spring with few exceptions. Five plans exist and mandate aims to save money and improve health by coordinating with a primary care physician. Critics argue for keeping it voluntary until more plans enter the market.
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Ice delays open of South Carolina legislative session
Snow and ice postponed the start of the two year General Assembly as only 20 of 45 Senate members attended the opening session. Lawmakers canceled most hearings on the $829 million budget gap while Lt. Gov Andre Bauer presided briefly before inauguration ceremonies and Ken Ard succeeds him.
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Glenn McConnell
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Charleston
Andre Bauer
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