Establishes certification requirements for community health workers in South Carolina and allows for Medicaid reimbursement for their services.

This bill creates a certification process for community health workers in South Carolina, requiring them to complete training and continuing education. Certified community health workers can provide services such as screenings, health promotion education, and facilitation between beneficiaries and providers. The South Carolina Department of Public Health will establish regulations for certification, including core competencies, application and renewal processes, and scope of practice.

Establishes certification requirements for community health workers in South Carolina and allows for Medicaid reimbursement for their services.

This bill creates a certification process for community health workers in South Carolina, requiring them to complete training and continuing education. Certified community health workers can provide services such as screenings, health promotion education, and facilitation between beneficiaries and providers. The South Carolina Department of Public Health will establish regulations for certification, including core competencies, application and renewal processes, and scope of practice.