South Carolina Statutes
§ 38-71-2235 — Pharmacy benefits managers must exercise good faith and fair dealing; phone number required; sharing information.
(A)A pharmacy benefits manager must perform its duties to a health benefit plan or health care insurer exercising good faith and fair dealing.
(B)A pharmacy benefits manager must provide during normal business hours a phone number through which a pharmacy or pharmacist can obtain answers within a reasonable time to questions regarding networks, patient benefits, appeals, and other contractual or service issues.
(C)A pharmacy benefits manager may not prohibit a pharmacy services administrative organization or pharmacy from sharing information directly with the department.
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Legislative History
HISTORY: 2023 Act No. 30 (S.520), SECTION 2, eff January 1, 2024. Editor's Note 2023 Act No. 30, SECTION 7, provides as follows: "SECTION 7. This act takes effect January 1, 2024, but the recurring examinations by the Department of Insurance provided for in Sections 38-71-2250(B)(1) and 38-71-2340(B)(1) must not begin before January 1, 2025."
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.