SC S74 | 2009-2010 | 118th General Assembly

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: Introduced on January 13 2009 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2009-01-13 - Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs SJ-105
Pending: Senate Medical Affairs Committee

Summary

A BILL TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-7-55 SO AS TO PROHIBIT HOSPITALS FROM CHARGING UNINSURED PATIENTS FEES IN EXCESS OF THE MAXIMUM FEES CHARGED TO INSURED PATIENTS FOR THE SAME SERVICES.

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Title

Prohibit Hospitals From Charging Uninsured Patients Fees In Excess Of The Maximum Fees Charged To Insured Patients For The Same Services.

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History

DateChamberAction
2009-01-13 Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs SJ-105
2009-01-13 Introduced and read first time SJ-105
2008-12-10 Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs
2008-12-10 Prefiled

Same As/Similar To

H3773 (Similar To) 2009-03-25 - Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry HJ-56

Code Citations

ChapterArticleSectionCitation TypeStatute Text
44755(n/a)See Bill Text

South Carolina State Sources


Bill Comments

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