According to the American Community Survey (ACS) approximately 521,147 South Carolinians, or 10.04% of the total population, were uninsured in 2021. This number is likely currently higher since the federal government has ordered states to restart reviewing the eligibility status of Medicaid members and removing those who do not qualify beginning April 1, 2023.

South Carolina needs community health workers to support community members in navigating access to insurance and address other social determinants of health (SDOH) that impact their quality of life. CHAI is designed to support these community members.