South Carolina Statutes
§ 38-71-125 — Mastectomies; hospitalization requirements; early release provisions.
All individual and group health insurance policies and health maintenance organizations providing coverage for the hospitalization for mastectomies must provide benefits for hospitalization for at least forty-eight hours following a mastectomy. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit an attending physician from releasing the patient prior to the expiration of the time provided herein. In the case of an early release, coverage shall include at least one home care visit if ordered by the attending physician.
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Legislative History
HISTORY: 1998 Act No. 329, SECTION 3.
Nearby Sections
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§ 38-71-100
Policies exempt from chapter.§ 38-71-1010
"Blanket accident and health insurance" defined.§ 38-71-1020
Requirements as to policies.§ 38-71-1040
Payment of benefits.§ 38-71-105
Disability income insurance.§ 38-71-1050
Legal liability of policyholders not affected.§ 38-71-1310
Short title.§ 38-71-1320
Purpose and intent.§ 38-71-1330
Definitions.