South Carolina § 44-137-70 - Insurance coverage; costs; services.
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§ 44-137-70. Insurance coverage; costs; services.
(A) This chapter does not expand coverage an insurer must provide pursuant to Title 38.
(B) This chapter does not require:
(1) a governmental agency to pay costs associated with the use, care, or treatment of a patient with an investigational drug, biological product, or device; or
(2) a hospital or other health care facility licensed pursuant to Chapter 7, Title 44 to provide new or additional services, unless approved or required by the hospital or facility.
(C) A health plan, third party administrator, or governmental agency is not required to, but may, provide coverage for the cost of an investigational drug, biological product, or device, or the cost of services related to the use of an investigational drug, biological product, or device under this chapter.
HISTORY: 2016 Act No. 230 (H.4542), SECTION 2, eff June 3, 2016.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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