Bill Text: SC S0232 | 2013-2014 | 120th General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: State Health Plan
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 7-3)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2013-01-15 - Referred to Committee on Finance [S0232 Detail]
Download: South_Carolina-2013-S0232-Introduced.html
A JOINT RESOLUTION
TO PROVIDE THAT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2013, PREMIUMS FOR ENROLLEES IN THE STATE HEALTH PLAN MUST REMAIN AT THE RATE IN EFFECT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2012.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. Notwithstanding the decision made by the State Budget and Control Board regarding premium increases for enrollees in the State Health Plan on August 8, 2012, for calendar year 2013, premiums for enrollees in the State Health Plan must remain at the rate in effect for calendar year 2012. Any increased enrollee premiums in 2013 prior to the effective date of this act, must be credited back to the enrollee by reducing future premium payments. The refund must be credited back to the enrollee in the least amount of time possible.
SECTION 2. This joint resolution takes effect upon approval by the Governor.