Thanks to an agreement between the two Girl Scout councils in South Carolina and BlueChoice® HealthPlan Medicaid, girls across the state will have a greater opportunity to participate in Girl Scouting.
BlueChoice® Medicaid will provide the councils the $15 membership fee and limited funding for select program materials for eligible BlueChoice Medicaid members who want to join a Girl Scout troop.
“BlueChoice Medicaid is proud to engage in this initiative, investing in the future – our youth,” said BlueChoice HealthPlan President Scott Graves. “We encourage girls in grades K5-5th grade to take advantage of the community, friendships and skill building offered in Girl Scouting.”
States Kim Hutzell, President/CEO, Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands, “We are very appreciative of BlueChoice Medicaid’s recognition of the importance of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience in girls’ lives. Their support allows girls from deserving families to participate in activities that are proven to build girls of courage, confidence, and character. Thanks to outstanding partners like BlueChoice Medicaid, we are able to reach more girls than ever and help them realize their dreams.”
Loretta Graham, CEO of Girl Scouts of Eastern SC says: “It is such a pleasure to work in partnership with BlueChoice Medicaid toward this common vision to accomplish uncommon results. It is truly rewarding for all of us to know this will allow girls the opportunity to become leaders of tomorrow.”
Parents or troop leaders seeking this assistance may call their respective councils to request the BlueChoice Medicaid form by calling at 800-868-9911 for Girl Scouts of Eastern South Carolina or 800-849-4475 for Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountain to Midlands.
For more than 102 years, Girl Scouting has helped girls develop positive values and become active, responsible leaders in their communities. With emphasis on personal growth and leadership development through service to others, Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. Girl Scouts of South Carolina-Mountains to Midlands serves approximately 11,500 girls, grades K5-12, and 4,700 adults in 22 counties of central and western South Carolina, including Abbeville, Aiken, Anderson, Cherokee, Chester, Edgefield, Fairfield, Greenville, Greenwood, Kershaw, Lancaster, Laurens, Lexington, McCormick, Newberry, Oconee, Pickens, Richland, Saluda, Spartanburg, Sumter, and Union.
Girl Scouts of Eastern South Carolina (GSESC) is a chartered council of Girl Scouts of the USA, the world’s preeminent organization dedicated solely to girls – all girls – where in an accepting and nurturing environment, girls build courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place. In partnership with committed adult volunteers and community partners, girls develop qualities that will serve them all their lives, like leadership, strong values, social conscience, and conviction about their own potential and self-worth. Today, GSESC serves over 8,000 girls and 4,000 adult members in 21 counties: Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Beaufort, Berkeley, Calhoun, Charleston, Chesterfield, Clarendon, Colleton, Darlington, Dillon, Dorchester, Florence, Georgetown, Horry, Lee, Marion, Marlboro, Orangeburg and Williamsburg.
BlueChoice HealthPlan Medicaid (www.bluechoicescmedicaid.com) is a managed care plan administered by BlueChoice® HealthPlan of South Carolina. Through BlueChoice HealthPlan Medicaid, South Carolina Medicaid beneficiaries may select a primary care physician who oversees their health care and coordinates care with specialists. Members enjoy their normal Medicaid coverage and have access to nationally recognized BlueChoice® health and disease management programs, as well as discounts on healthy lifestyle services and products. Headquartered in Columbia, BlueChoice HealthPlan of South Carolina (www.BlueChoiceSC.com) is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association (www.bcbs.com).
