South Carolina Statutes
§ 38-71-1340 — Application of article; group size for health group cooperative.
(A)Except as provided in subsection (B), the provisions of this article apply to any health insurance plan that provides group coverage to groups of two to fifty.
(B)The provisions of this article do not apply to individual health insurance policies that are subject to policy form and premium rate approval as may be provided in this title.
(C)For health group cooperatives, the applicable group size is two to fifty. Health group cooperatives are permitted to attempt to obtain coverage for small employer groups that contain fewer than two eligible employees; however, such attempt to obtain coverage is subject to the medical underwriting requirements and policies of the small employer insurer.
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Legislative History
HISTORY: 1994 Act No. 339, SECTION 4; 2008 Act No. 180, SECTION 2, eff February 19, 2008.
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§ 38-71-100
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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.