South Carolina H3164 mandates insurers to confirm receipt of claims-related information via mail, email, or fax within seven days.

South Carolina H3164 requires health and accident insurers to confirm receipt of claims-related information by United States mail, email, or fax upon request from insureds or beneficiaries. This confirmation must be provided within seven days and include the claim number and a unique confirmation number. The act stipulates that its provisions take precedence over conflicting insurance policy terms and imposes penalties for noncompliance, classifying it as an improper claim practice.

South Carolina H3164 mandates insurers to confirm receipt of claims-related information via mail, email, or fax within seven days.

South Carolina H3164 requires health and accident insurers to confirm receipt of claims-related information by United States mail, email, or fax upon request from insureds or beneficiaries. This confirmation must be provided within seven days and include the claim number and a unique confirmation number. The act stipulates that its provisions take precedence over conflicting insurance policy terms and imposes penalties for noncompliance, classifying it as an improper claim practice.