South Carolina § 38-71-380 - Medical expense policy; optional intoxicants and narcotics exclusion inapplicable.
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§ 38-71-380. Medical expense policy; optional intoxicants and narcotics exclusion inapplicable.
(A) For purposes of this section, "medical expense policy" means an accident and sickness insurance policy that provides hospital, medical, and surgical expense coverage.
(B) The provisions of Section 38-71-370(9) may not be used with respect to a medical expense policy.
(C) This section applies to policies issued or renewed after December 31, 2017.
HISTORY: 2017 Act No. 42 (S.9), SECTION 1, eff May 19, 2017.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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