MedicaidAdministrativeMedium impact
June-July 2026 Provider Payment Schedule and Provider Service Center Holiday Hours
SC Medicaid - SCDHHS·SC·Claims & Billing
Effective date
Jun 12, 2026
We identified it
Jun 26, 2026
Summary
The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has implemented temporary payment schedule changes for Healthy Connections Medicaid in June-July 2026 due to federal holidays. Claims submitted by June 12, 2026, will have payments dated June 19, 2026, but ACH files delayed until June 22, 2026. The July 3, 2026 payment cycle is moved up with a June 26, 2026 submission deadline. Provider Service Center will be closed July 3, 2026.
Action Required
By June 12, 2026: Billing team must adjust claims submission workflow to meet the early deadline for June 19, 2026 payment date. By June 26, 2026: Submit all claims intended for the July 3, 2026 payment date by end of business Friday. Update internal payment reconciliation calendar to reflect delayed ACH file availability (June 22, 2026 instead of June 19, 2026). Notify accounting/finance teams that electronic remittance advice will be available July 1, 2026, not the standard timeline. On July 3, 2026: Do not attempt to contact Provider Service Center; it will be closed for Independence Day observance. Plan any billing inquiries for before July 3 or after July 4, 2026.