The League of Women Voters HHI-BA, in conformity with LWVUS and LWVSC, supports the provision of a basic level of quality health care at an affordable cost for all South Carolina residents. Health Insurance should be expanded to cover all South Carolinians. The state should participate fully in federal programs to provide health care insurance and services. LWVSC strongly supports access to sexual and reproductive health care and autonomy of decision-making.

This page will provide important information to help keep you abreast of the health care news affecting all of us.

Full practice authority for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses: a win-win-win 

Allowing nurse practitioners (APRNs) to provide the health care they are trained and licensed to give— without being tied to a smaller and smaller pool of primary care physicians —will expand quality access to care in South Carolina. Studies report increased satisfaction and lower costs. Additionally, Congress made full practice for APRNs a requirement of all states receiving any of the recently enacted $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Fund. Read the full press release.

Improving Access to Health Care in SC

South Carolina is one of only 10 states that have refused to expand health insurance coverage for working-age adults although Federal funds would cover more than 90% of the cost. Read the full article