Winter Weather Resources
Click the link above to download the official SCEMD Winter Weather Guide. For many additional helpful resources, please visit the South Carolina Emergency Management Division's website, www.scemd.org.
South Carolina Office on Aging
We provide support and resources for programs that help aging citizens and adults with disabilities live independently.
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Find service providers for seniors, caregivers, and adults with disabilities
If you need help finding assisted living, transportation, financial assistance, or other services, please visit GetCareSC.com
Featured Programs & Initiatives
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Medicare Open Enrollment
October 15 to December 7 is when all people with Medicare can change their Medicare health plans and prescription drug coverage for 2019. People with Medicare may visit www.medicare.gov for additional plan information or call a SHIP Counselor in our office (1-800-868-9095). If a person is satisfied that their current plan will meet their needs for next year, no action is required.
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Hurricane Florence Recovery
The deadline for applying for the Individual Assistance program is December 5, 2018. Residents of the following counties are eligible to apply: Chesterfield, Dillon, Florence, Darlington, Georgetown, Horry, Marion, and Marlboro. Click the heading above for additional details.
Long Term Ombudsman Program
Residents in long-term care facilities can be physically and emotionally vulnerable, facing daily challenges in pursuing a meaningful quality of life. When problems arise, residents or families can call upon an ombudsman for help.