Best Healthcare in South Carolina — 19 verified resources

About Healthcare for Women

Healthcare for uninsured women is accessible through Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), Title X family planning clinics, Planned Parenthood, free clinics, and Medicaid. FQHCs charge on a sliding scale and provide primary care, prenatal care, dental, and behavioral health — locate via the HRSA health center finder. Title X clinics offer free or low-cost contraception, STI testing, and cervical/breast screenings regardless of insurance. The National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP) provides free screenings to low-income, uninsured women. Medicaid covers pregnancy in all 50 states up to at least 138% FPL. This directory includes FQHCs, Title X clinics, free clinics, and state Medicaid offices.

Healthcare in South Carolina

South Carolina family courts handle divorce, custody, and support in each of its 16 judicial circuits. The Child Support Services Division operates under the Department of Social Services. Charleston, Columbia, North Charleston, and Mount Pleasant are the largest cities. South Carolina Legal Services and the South Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (SCCADVASA) serve women.

19 Resources

10. HealthCare.gov — Free

Federal Health Insurance Marketplace — apply for coverage, see plans, and check if you qualify for Medicaid.

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11. Medicaid.gov — Free

Federal Medicaid program information and state-by-state eligibility and enrollment.

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13. Planned Parenthood — Free

Reproductive and sexual health care including birth control, STI testing, cancer screening, and prenatal care.

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15. CDC Women's Health — Free

Centers for Disease Control resources on women's health topics from cancer prevention to maternal health.

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16. Susan G. Komen — Free

Breast cancer support, screening referrals, and financial assistance. 1-877 GO KOMEN helpline.

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18. March of Dimes — Free

Improving maternal and infant health. Resources for pregnancy, birth defects, and NICU support.

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Frequently Asked

How many healthcare resources are in South Carolina?
Women's Corner tracks 19 verified healthcare resources for women in South Carolina.
Are healthcare resources in South Carolina free?
14 of the 19 listed healthcare resources in South Carolina are explicitly free or low-cost.
Which cities in South Carolina have healthcare resources?
Listings span cities including Columbia, Charleston, Little River.
What are some examples of healthcare resources in South Carolina?
Featured entries include Healthy Connections (SC Medicaid), HealthCare.gov — SC Marketplace, SC Best Chance Network — Cancer Screenings, Planned Parenthood — South Carolina, Eau Claire Cooperative Health Center — Columbia.
Do these listings include phone numbers?
9 of 19 South Carolina healthcare listings include verified phone numbers.
What if I don't have insurance?
Apply for Medicaid at Healthcare.gov or your state Medicaid office — pregnant women, parents, and low-income adults qualify in expansion states. While waiting, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) charge sliding-scale based on income for full primary, dental, mental health, and women's health care. Find one at FindAHealthCenter.hrsa.gov.
Where do I get free women's health care?
Planned Parenthood and FQHCs provide free or sliding-scale Pap smears, mammogram referrals, birth control, STI testing, and prenatal care. The CDC's National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program funds free screenings in every state — call 1-800-CDC-INFO. Title X clinics offer confidential family planning regardless of income or insurance.
What if I'm pregnant and uninsured?
Apply for pregnancy Medicaid immediately at your state Medicaid office or Healthcare.gov — pregnant women have higher income limits than regular Medicaid (up to 200% FPL in most states) and coverage starts retroactively. WIC enrollment also opens additional referrals. Most states have extended postpartum Medicaid coverage to 12 months after birth.
Can I get free birth control?
Yes. Most insurance (including Medicaid) covers all FDA-approved birth control at $0 under the ACA. Without insurance, Title X clinics and Planned Parenthood provide free or sliding-scale contraception including IUDs, implants, pills, and emergency contraception. Bedsider.org's clinic finder shows free/low-cost options near you.