Direct primary care agreements in South Carolina are not considered insurance contracts and are exempt from regulation by the Department of Insurance.

The bill amends South Carolina's insurance regulations to clarify that direct primary care agreements are not insurance contracts and are exempt from oversight by the Department of Insurance. These agreements are defined as written contracts between patients and healthcare providers that specify services, fees, and the non-insurance nature of the arrangement. The bill ensures these agreements can be terminated without penalty and prohibits providers from charging additional fees beyond those specified in the agreement.

Direct primary care agreements in South Carolina are not considered insurance contracts and are exempt from regulation by the Department of Insurance.

The bill amends South Carolina's insurance regulations to clarify that direct primary care agreements are not insurance contracts and are exempt from oversight by the Department of Insurance. These agreements are defined as written contracts between patients and healthcare providers that specify services, fees, and the non-insurance nature of the arrangement. The bill ensures these agreements can be terminated without penalty and prohibits providers from charging additional fees beyond those specified in the agreement.