EBT restrictions (South Carolina)
| Submitted | April 25, 2017 |
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From: Vanessa Nason
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the South Carolina Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
–Specific foods, products, or services that cannot be purchased using EBT cards
–Types of establishments that do not accept EBT cards (for example, jewelry stores, firearms dealers, etc.)
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as we believe this request is in the public interest, as suggested but not stipulated by the recommendations of the Massachusetts Supervisor of Public Records. The requested documents will be made available to the general public free of charge as part of the public information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and not for commercial usage.
I expect the request to be filled in an accessible format, including for screen readers, which provide text-to-speech for persons unable to read print. Files that are not accessible to screen readers include, for example, .pdf image files as well as physical documents.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days, as the statute requires.
Please note that I am a citizen of Arkansas, and am using MuckRock's services to help manage and track my request.
Sincerely,
Vanessa Nason
From: Colleen Mullis
The South Carolina Dept. of Health and Human Services is the agency that handles Medicaid. I have forwarded this request to the SC Dept. of Social Services who handles EBT.
Thank you.
Colleen
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Colleen Mullis
Deputy Communications Director
Colleen.Mullis@scdhhs.gov<mailto:Colleen.Mullis@scdhhs.gov>
803-898-2452
cell: 803.605.4848
1801 Main Street Suite 1100
Columbia, SC - 29201
www.scdhhs.gov<http://www.scdhhs.gov>
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Healthy Connections and the Healthy Connections logo are trademarks of South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and may be used only with permission from the Agency.
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~WRD000
From: Department of Health and Human Services
An acknowledgement letter, stating the request is being processed.
From: Department of Health and Human Services
The request has been rejected by the agency.
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 25, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Colleen Mullis
The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services(SCDHHS) is the agency that manages the Medicaid program. For questions regarding EBT, you will need to reach out to the South Carolina Department of Social Services (DSS).
I sent your request to Karen Wingo at DSS on April 27. You can reach her via phone at (803) 898-8030 or email at Karen.wingo@dss.sc.gov<mailto:Karen.wingo@dss.sc.gov>.
Please let me know if you have any further questions.
Thank you.
Colleen
________________________________
Colleen Mullis
Deputy Communications Director
Colleen.Mullis@scdhhs.gov<mailto:Colleen.Mullis@scdhhs.gov>
803-898-2452
cell: 803.605.4848
1801 Main Street Suite 1100
Columbia, SC - 29201
www.scdhhs.gov<http://www.scdhhs.gov>
[www.facebook.com/SCMedicaid]<https://www.facebook.com/SCMedicaid>[twitter.com/scmedicaid]<https://twitter.com/scmedicaid>[www.pinterest.com/scmedicaid]<http://www.pinterest.com/scmedicaid>
[www.scdhhs.gov]<http://www.scdhhs.gov/>
Healthy Connections and the Healthy Connections logo are trademarks of South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and may be used only with permission from the Agency.
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~WRD000
From: Vanessa Nason
Great, thank you!
-Vanessa Nason
From: MuckRock
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the South Carolina Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
–Specific foods, products, or services that cannot be purchased using EBT cards
–Types of establishments that do not accept EBT cards (for example, jewelry stores, firearms dealers, etc.)
I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as we believe this request is in the public interest, as suggested but not stipulated by the recommendations of the Massachusetts Supervisor of Public Records. The requested documents will be made available to the general public free of charge as part of the public information service at MuckRock.com, processed by a representative of the news media/press and is made in the process of news gathering and not for commercial usage.
I expect the request to be filled in an accessible format, including for screen readers, which provide text-to-speech for persons unable to read print. Files that are not accessible to screen readers include, for example, .pdf image files as well as physical documents.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days, as the statute requires.
Please note that I am a citizen of Arkansas, and am using MuckRock's services to help manage and track my request.
Sincerely,
Vanessa Nason
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 25, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 25, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 25, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 25, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 25, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 25, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 25, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 25, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 25, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on April 25, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: South Carolina Department of Social Services
Ms. Nason,
Your FOIA request communications were filtered by our Department’s software and, therefore, not received until this week. I apologize for the delay. I have attempted to address the issue, but if you send any follow-up communications and do not receive a timely response, please call me at the number below so I know to track down your communication.
The information responsive to your request can be found on our website at:
https://dss.sc.gov/assistance-programs/snap/faq/
If after reviewing this information, you have additional questions, please let me know.
All the best,
Karen
Karen Luchka Wingo
Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs
South Carolina Department of Social Services
Cell Phone: (803) 603-1223
Email: karen.wingo@dss.sc.gov<mailto:karen.wingo@dss.sc.gov>
IMPORTANT: Please DO NOT use this e-mail address to report child or adult abuse or neglect.
The abuse/neglect hotline number for your county is located on the SCDSS home web page at
www.dss.sc.gov<http://www.dss.sc.gov>. For emergencies, please contact your local law enforcement office.
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message and any attachments may contain information
that is protected from disclosure by federal and/or state law, or is otherwise privileged or confidential.
This communication is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed.
If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivering this message to
the recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this message is strictly prohibited and violations of applicable federal and/or state law may subject you to civil and/or criminal penalties.
From: South Carolina Department of Social Services
Good morning,
We have previously responded to this FOIA request in writing back in May, attached for your reference, and via email. Please let me know if you need any additional information.
All the best,
Karen
Karen Luchka Wingo
Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs
South Carolina Department of Social Services
Cell Phone: (803) 603-1223
Email: karen.wingo@dss.sc.gov<mailto:karen.wingo@dss.sc.gov>
IMPORTANT: Please DO NOT use this e-mail address to report child or adult abuse or neglect.
The abuse/neglect hotline number for your county is located on the SCDSS home web page at
www.dss.sc.gov<http://www.dss.sc.gov>. For emergencies, please contact your local law enforcement office.
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This message and any attachments may contain information
that is protected from disclosure by federal and/or state law, or is otherwise privileged or confidential.
This communication is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed.
If you are not the intended recipient or the employee or agent responsible for delivering this message to
the recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this message is strictly prohibited and violations of applicable federal and/or state law may subject you to civil and/or criminal penalties.
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