South Carolina § 38-71-650 Right to transfer to policy of equal or lesser benefits with same insurer.

South Carolina Statutes

§ 38-71-650 — Right to transfer to policy of equal or lesser benefits with same insurer.

South Carolina § 38-71-650

Title 38INSURANCE

Ch. 71ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE

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Bluebook

S.C. Code Ann. § 38-71-650 (2026).

Text

Any person purchasing an individual accident, health, or accident and health insurance policy after July 1, 1991, shall have the right to transfer to any individual policy of equal or lesser benefits offered for sale by the insurer at the time the transfer is sought. Any special provision excluding coverage for a specified condition may remain after transfer, and any waiting period or preexisting condition period specified in the policy to which the transfer is made may be required to be served after the transfer.

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Any person purchasing an individual accident, health, or accident and health insurance policy after July 1, 1991, shall have the right to transfer to any individual policy of equal or lesser benefits offered for sale by the insurer at the time the transfer is sought. Any special provision excluding coverage for a specified condition may remain after transfer, and any waiting period or preexisting condition period specified in the policy to which the transfer is made may be required to be served after the transfer.

Legislative History

HISTORY: 1991 Act No. 131, SECTION 3. Subarticle 7 Requirements for Issuers and Individual Health Insurance Coverage under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996