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SC Code § 43-5-310 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 43 - Social Services|Chapter 5 - Public Aid, Assistance And Relief Generally|Section 43-5-310. . General assistance to handicapped or unfortunate persons who are unable to support themselves.

 General assistance in the form of money payments shall be granted by the State Department to handicapped and unfortunate persons in need who are not eligible for other forms of assistance provided in Chapters 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 19 and 23 and who are unable to support themselves because of physical or mental infirmity and would suffer unless so provided for. A recipient of such assistance must be unable to provide himself with the necessities of life, have insufficient means of his own for proper support and have no relative or other person able to provide and legally responsible for his maintenance or willing to provide therefor.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 71-131; 1952 Code Section 71-131; 1947 (45) 489.
SC Code § 43-5-320 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 43 - Social Services|Chapter 5 - Public Aid, Assistance And Relief Generally|Section 43-5-320. . General assistance to certain persons who are essential to welfare of others.

 General assistance in the form of money payments may be made to persons who are essential to the welfare of aged, blind, or disabled persons receiving other forms of public assistance and who are unable to support themselves and would suffer unless so provided for. A recipient of such assistance must be unable to provide himself with the necessities of life, have insufficient means of his own for proper support and have no relative or other person able to provide and who is legally responsible for his maintenance or willing to provide therefor.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 71-131.1; 1974 (58) 2608.
SC Code § 43-5-330 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 43 - Social Services|Chapter 5 - Public Aid, Assistance And Relief Generally|Section 43-5-330. . Application for assistance.

 Applications for assistance under this article shall be made to the county department of the county in which the applicant resides. The application shall be made in writing or reduced to writing in the manner and upon a form prescribed by the State Department.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 71-132; 1952 Code Section 71-132; 1942 Code Section 4996-54; 1937 (40) 496; 1947 (45) 489.
SC Code § 43-5-340 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 43 - Social Services|Chapter 5 - Public Aid, Assistance And Relief Generally|Section 43-5-340. . Investigation of application; visit to applicant's home.

 Whenever the county department receives an application for assistance under this article, an investigation and record shall promptly be made of the circumstances of the applicant in order to ascertain the facts supporting the application and in order to obtain such other information as may be required by the rules of the State Department. The investigation may include a visit to the home of the applicant if deemed necessary by the caseworker or supervisor.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 71-133; 1952 Code Section 71-133; 1942 Code Section 4996-54; 1937 (40) 496; 1947 (45) 489. 1982 Act No. 434.
SC Code § 43-5-350 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 43 - Social Services|Chapter 5 - Public Aid, Assistance And Relief Generally|Section 43-5-350. . Grant of assistance; amount.

 Upon the completion of the investigation the county department shall decide whether the applicant is eligible for assistance under the provisions of this article. The amount of assistance which any such person shall receive shall be determined by the county department with due regard to the resources and necessary expenditures and the conditions existing in each case, in accordance with the rules and regulations made by the State Department and, within available annual appropriations, shall be sufficient when added to all other income and support of the applicant to provide such person with a reasonable subsistence compatible with decency and health.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 71-134; 1952 Code Section 71-134; 1942 Code Section 4996-55; 1937 (40) 496; 1947 (45) 489.
SC Code § 43-5-400 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 43 - Social Services|Chapter 5 - Public Aid, Assistance And Relief Generally|Section 43-5-400. . Definitions.

 When used in this article and unless the specific context indicates otherwise:  (1) "Aid to dependent children or needy relative" means money payments with respect to or medical care in behalf of or any type of remedial care recognized under state law in behalf of a dependent child or dependent children, or a needy relative with whom any dependent child is living.  (2) "Dependent child" means a child under the age of eighteen years who has been deprived of parental support or care by reason of the death, continued absence from home or physical or mental incapacity of a parent and who is living with his father, mother, grandfather, grandmother, brother, sister, stepfather, stepmother, stepbrother, stepsister, uncle, aunt, first cousin, nephew or niece in a place of residence maintained by one or more of such relatives as his or their own home and who, if not granted aid, is likely to become a public charge or who would otherwise be deprived of proper support, care or training or a child under the age of twenty-one years who is attending high school or college or regularly attending a course of vocational or technical training. The term "dependent child" shall also include a child:  (a) who could meet the requirements of this section except for his removal from the home of a relative, specified in this section as a result of a judicial determination to the effect that continuation therein would be contrary to the welfare of the child;  (b) whose placement and care are the responsibility of the state agency; and  (c) who has been placed in a foster family home or child care institution as a result of such determination.  (3) The term "foster family home" or "child care institution" means a foster family home or child care institution for children which is licensed by the State.  HISTORY: 2008 Act No. 361, Section 4, eff June 16, 2008.  Editor's Note  This section was formerly Section 20-7-2440
SC Code § 43-5-410 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 43 - Social Services|Chapter 5 - Public Aid, Assistance And Relief Generally|Section 43-5-410. . Cooperation with federal government; administration of funds.

 The State Department may cooperate with the Federal Government in the development of plans and policies for aid to dependent children. It shall administer all funds appropriated or made available for this purpose.  HISTORY: 2008 Act No. 361, Section 4, eff June 16, 2008.  Editor's Note  This section was formerly Section 20-7-2450.
SC Code § 43-5-420 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 43 - Social Services|Chapter 5 - Public Aid, Assistance And Relief Generally|Section 43-5-420. . Application for aid.

 Any person having knowledge that any child is dependent and that the interest of such child or of the public requires that such child be granted aid may bring such fact to the attention of the county department in the county in which the dependent child has residence or to the State Department by making application for aid on such blanks as the State Department shall prescribe and supply, furnishing such information as is required thereon and is necessary for the proper administration of these purposes.  HISTORY: 2008 Act No. 361, Section 4, eff June 16, 2008.  Editor's Note  This section was formerly Section 20-7-2460.
SC Code § 43-5-430 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 43 - Social Services|Chapter 5 - Public Aid, Assistance And Relief Generally|Section 43-5-430. . Investigation and report.

 The county department shall make an investigation and examination of the circumstances of such child. Such investigation and examination shall be made in accordance with rules prescribed by the State Department. A report of such investigation and examination shall be made in writing and shall become a part of the records of the county department.  HISTORY: 2008 Act No. 361, Section 4, eff June 16, 2008.  Editor's Note  This section was formerly Section 20-7-2470.
SC Code § 43-5-440 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 43 - Social Services|Chapter 5 - Public Aid, Assistance And Relief Generally|Section 43-5-440. . Grant for aid; denial of aid; appeal.

 If such child is found to be in need, the county department shall grant such aid as may be necessary for the support of such child in his own home or in the home of one of his relatives as set forth in this article, in a manner compatible with decency and health. In case application for aid for a dependent child is rejected by the county department, appeal may be made to the State Department as elsewhere provided in this article.  HISTORY: 2008 Act No. 361, Section 4, eff June 16, 2008.  Editor's Note  This section was formerly Section 20-7-2480.
SC Code § 43-5-450 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 43 - Social Services|Chapter 5 - Public Aid, Assistance And Relief Generally|Section 43-5-450. . Amount of grants.

 In granting aid for dependent children the amount granted shall not exceed thirty dollars per month for one child in any home, nor twenty-one dollars per month for each additional child in the same home, and shall not exceed thirty dollars per month for a needy relative with whom any dependent child is living.  Provided, the state agency shall with respect to any month disregard:  (1) all of the earned income of each dependent child receiving aid to families with dependent children who is a full-time student to part-time student who is not a full-time employee attending a school, college, or university, or a course of vocational or technical training designed to fit him for gainful employment; and  (2) in the case of earned income of a dependent child not included under item (1), a relative receiving such aid, and any other individual (living in the same home as such relative and child) whose needs are taken into account in making such determination, the first thirty dollars of the total of such earned income for such month plus one third of the remainder of such income for such month. Provided, further, that the provisions of this item shall not apply to earned income derived from participation on a project maintained under the programs established by Section 432(b)(2) and (3) of the Federal Social Security Act.  Provided, further, that within the limitations of the State appropriation the maximum amount per caretaker and per child may be increased not in excess of the amount which may hereafter be matched by the Federal Government.  HISTORY: 2008 Act No. 361, Section 4, eff June 16, 2008.  Editor's Note  This section was formerly Section 20-7-2490.
SC Code § 43-5-460 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 43 - Social Services|Chapter 5 - Public Aid, Assistance And Relief Generally|Section 43-5-460. . Estimate of amount needed per county.

 Each county department shall prepare, as required by the State Department, an estimate of the amount needed for dependent children in its county. Such estimate shall set forth the number of children being aided, with the amounts of grants to each individual child and such information or data as is necessary for the State Department to estimate the probable increase or decrease during the next ensuing period. A copy of such estimates from the various county departments shall be furnished each member of the legislative delegation of the respective counties.  HISTORY: 2008 Act No. 361, Section 4, eff June 16, 2008.  Editor's Note  This section was formerly Section 20-7-2500.
SC Code § 43-5-470 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 43 - Social Services|Chapter 5 - Public Aid, Assistance And Relief Generally|Section 43-5-470. . Federal funds for aid to dependent children.

 The State Treasurer shall receive and deposit in the State Treasury any Federal funds allotted to the State under Section 403 of Title IV of the Federal Social Security Act, or otherwise, for aid to dependent children. Such sums shall be kept by the State Treasurer in a dependent children's aid account.  HISTORY: 2008 Act No. 361, Section 4, eff June 16, 2008.  Editor's Note  This section was formerly Section 20-7-2510.
SC Code § 43-5-580 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 43 - Social Services|Chapter 5 - Public Aid, Assistance And Relief Generally|Section 43-5-580. . Enforcement of support obligations of absent parents.

 (a) Every applicant for Family Independence benefits who has a child or children whose parent is alive but not residing in the home must be referred to the Office of Child Support Enforcement within two working days of the furnishing of aid or the determination that an individual is a recipient of Family Independence benefits. The department is responsible for taking all steps necessary to identify, locate, and obtain support payments from absent parents.  (b) The department shall promulgate regulations which establish guidelines for minimum contributions which must be applied by the courts in determining the amount that an absent parent is expected to pay toward the support of a dependent child. Copies of the guidelines must be made available to courts, district attorneys, and to the public. The guidelines formulated pursuant to this section must be applied pursuant to the provisions of Section 63-17-470.  (c) Failure of the absent parent to comply with his support obligations must be referred to the court having jurisdiction of this matter for appropriate proceedings.  HISTORY: 1986 Act No. 511, Section 1, eff July 1, 1986; 1989 Act No. 195, Section 5, eff June 19, 1989; 1997 Act No. 133, Section 8, eff June 11, 1997.
SC Code § 43-5-600 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 43 - Social Services|Chapter 5 - Public Aid, Assistance And Relief Generally|Section 43-5-600. . Applicability of legal process, brought to enforce child or spousal support obligations, to payments by State.

 Monies due from or payable by this State, including any agency, instrumentality, or authority of the State, and due to any individual is subject, in like manner and to the same extent as if the State were a private person, to legal process brought for the enforcement against such individual of his legal obligations to provide support for a child or spouse; provided, however, that Section 41-35-140 shall control in cases concerning the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce.  HISTORY: 1986 Act No. 511, Section 1, eff July 1, 1986.
SC Code § 43-5-610 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 43 - Social Services|Chapter 5 - Public Aid, Assistance And Relief Generally|Section 43-5-610. . Maintenance of central registry of records; availability of records.

 (A) A State Case Registry must be maintained in the department that contains records with respect to:  (1) each case in which services are being provided by the department pursuant to Title IV-D of the Social Security Act; and  (2) each support order established or modified in the State after September 30, 1998.  (B) These records shall include standardized data elements for both parents or guardian including names, social security numbers and other uniform identification numbers, dates of birth, and case identification numbers, and contain other information as state and federal regulations may require.  (C) Any records maintained pursuant to this section are available only to the Child Support Enforcement Division of the Department of Social Services, public welfare offices, central registries in other states, the Federal Parent Locator Service, offices of the clerks of court, and courts having jurisdiction in support or abandonment proceedings or actions and only for the purposes for which the records have been maintained.  (D) This section remains in effect until the federal mandate requiring a state case registry is repealed.  HISTORY: 1986 Act No. 511, Section 1, eff July 1, 1986; 1997 Act No. 71, Section 45, eff June 10, 1997.
SC Code § 43-5-620 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 43 - Social Services|Chapter 5 - Public Aid, Assistance And Relief Generally|Section 43-5-620. . Establishment of uniform system of information clearance and retrieval; information to be furnished by bureaus of employment security and motor vehicles; confidential or privileged information.

 (a) The director or his designees, in writing, shall have access to all records and the departments, in cooperation with all other departments of the executive branch, shall establish a single uniform system of information clearance and retrieval, wherever possible.  (b) The bureau of employment security shall provide the department with a statement of earnings clearance upon the request of the department.  (c) Upon request of the department, the Department of Motor Vehicles shall provide information as to all vehicles owned by the applicant or recipient.  (d) With the exception of the access provided by subsections (b) and (c), the provisions of subsection (a) may not be construed to give the department access to information which would otherwise be considered privileged or confidential pursuant to state or federal law.  HISTORY: 1986 Act No. 511, Section 1, eff July 1, 1986; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1015, eff July 1, 1993; 1996 Act No. 459, Section 65, eff June 5, 1996.
SC Code § 43-5-630 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 43 - Social Services|Chapter 5 - Public Aid, Assistance And Relief Generally|Section 43-5-630. . Proration of intermittent income received by applicants for assistance.

 For purposes of determining eligibility for assistance, the income received by individuals employed on a contractual basis may be prorated over the period of the contract or intermittent income received quarterly, semiannually, or yearly may be prorated over the period covered by the income.  HISTORY: 1986 Act No. 511, Section 1, eff July 1, 1986.
SC Code § 43-5-910 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 43 - Social Services|Chapter 5 - Public Aid, Assistance And Relief Generally|Section 43-5-910. . Short title; definitions.

 This article may be cited as the "WIC Vendor Act" and unless the context otherwise requires:  (1) "Department" means the Department of Health and Environmental Control.  (2) "WIC" means the Special Supplemental Food Program for Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women, Infants, and Children.  (3) "Vendor" means any food store or pharmacy approved for participation in the WIC Program which has a valid WIC Vendor Agreement on file at the WIC Program office.  (4) "Person" means any individual, corporation, partnership, association, firm, trust, estate, or any other legal entity.  HISTORY: 1987 Act No. 11, Section 2, eff March 16, 1987.
SC Code § 43-5-920 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 43 - Social Services|Chapter 5 - Public Aid, Assistance And Relief Generally|Section 43-5-920. . Administration.

 The department is granted the authority and responsibility for the effective and efficient administration of the WIC Program within South Carolina, as may be delegated by the federal government pursuant to federal act and regulation.  HISTORY: 1987 Act No. 11, Section 2, eff March 16, 1987.  Editor's Note  1987 Act No. 11, Section 1, provides as follows:  "The General Assembly finds that substantial numbers of pregnant and breastfeeding women, infants, and young children (WIC) from families with inadequate income are at special risk with respect to their physical and mental health by reason of inadequate nutrition or health care, or both. It is declared to be the policy of the State to provide nutritional education and supplemental foods to eligible persons through the administration of the WIC Program. The participation by persons in this program is to be monitored to ensure that program requirements are met. It is further declared that to secure these purposes and the enforcement of the provisions of this article, the Department of Health and Environmental Control has authority to administer the WIC Program to minimize the occurrence of health problems and improve the health status of the program participants."
SC Code § 43-5-930 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 43 - Social Services|Chapter 5 - Public Aid, Assistance And Relief Generally|Section 43-5-930. . Implementation and enforcement in general.

 The department may promulgate and enforce regulations to govern the participation of vendors in the WIC Program including a point system to determine periods of disqualification; to impose other sanctions and civil penalties for violation of this article and regulations issued under it; and to prescribe any other policies or practice requirements to implement the purpose of this article.  HISTORY: 1987 Act No. 11, Section 2, eff March 16, 1987.
SC Code § 43-5-940 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 43 - Social Services|Chapter 5 - Public Aid, Assistance And Relief Generally|Section 43-5-940. . Department's authority.

 The department has the authority to:  (1) enter into agreements with vendors in order to provide supplemental foods for program participants;  (2) hold hearings, compel attendance of witnesses, and make findings and determinations;  (3) issue, revoke, and modify orders relating to the administration of the WIC Program;  (4) establish and impose disqualification periods for persons not meeting the terms of the WIC Vendor Agreement or violating regulations;  (5) establish and impose a point system to be used to determine the disqualification period;  (6) recover monies from any vendor who overcharges the department;  (7) settle or compromise any action or cause of action for the recovery of a penalty or monies under this article as it may consider advantageous to the State.  HISTORY: 1987 Act No. 11, Section 2, eff March 16, 1987.
SC Code § 43-5-950 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 43 - Social Services|Chapter 5 - Public Aid, Assistance And Relief Generally|Section 43-5-950. . Criminal sanctions.

 Any person who violates any of the provisions of this article, or any regulation, agreement, final determination, or order of the department is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction must be punished by a fine of not less than five hundred dollars nor more than ten thousand dollars for each day's violation or be imprisoned for a period not to exceed one year, or both.  HISTORY: 1987 Act No. 11, Section 2, eff March 16, 1987.
SC Code § 43-5-960 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 43 - Social Services|Chapter 5 - Public Aid, Assistance And Relief Generally|Section 43-5-960. . Civil sanctions.

 Any person violating any of the provisions of this article or any regulation, agreement, final determination, or order of the department is subject to disqualification, or a civil penalty not to exceed five thousand dollars each day of the violation, or both.  HISTORY: 1987 Act No. 11, Section 2, eff March 16, 1987.
SC Code § 43-5-970 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 43 - Social Services|Chapter 5 - Public Aid, Assistance And Relief Generally|Section 43-5-970. . Appeals.

 A decision of the department imposing disqualification, penalties, or requiring a vendor to refund monies for overcharging may be appealed pursuant to the state Administrative Procedures Act and the department's Contested Cases Regulation.  HISTORY: 1987 Act No. 11, Section 2, eff March 16, 1987.