A bill

TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 44-7-395 SO AS TO REQUIRE HOSPITALS AND OTHER MEDICAL PROVIDERS TO FILE AN INSURANCE CLAIM WITH A PATIENT'S HEALTH INSURER FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF MEDICAL COSTS AND EXPENSES.

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

SECTION 1.  Article 3, Chapter 7, Title 44 of the S.C. Code is amended by adding:

    Section 44-7-395.  Hospitals, healthcare facilities, and other medical providers who have provided treatment or another service to an insured patient for a personal injury must file a claim with the patient's health insurer within thirty days of providing the treatment or service. Failure to submit the claim in accordance with this section constitutes a forfeiture of the provider's right to reimbursement.

SECTION 2.  This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

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