South Carolina Statutes
§ 38-71-247 — Continuation of care; plain language description requirement.
South Carolina § 38-71-247
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Bluebook
S.C. Code Ann. § 38-71-247 (2026).
Text
Each health insurance issuer shall include a plain language description of the continuation of care provisions set forth in Section 38-71-243 in the policy, certificate, membership booklet, outline of coverage, or other evidence of coverage it provides to covered persons.
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Legislative History
HISTORY: 2010 Act No. 143, SECTION 1, eff March 31, 2010. Editor's Note 2010 Act No. 143, SECTIONS 2 and 4, provide: "SECTION 2. The Department of Insurance may promulgate regulations necessary for implementation of this act." "SECTION 4. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor and applies to an individual health plan, a group health plan, or a health benefit plan, including the state health plan, issued, renewed, delivered, or entered into after December 31, 2010."
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
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South Carolina § 38-71-247, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/sc/71/38-71-247.