H3164

Insurance claims

Introduced·1/14/25
Introduced Text

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.

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History

Jan 14, 2025

House

Introduced and read first time

Jan 14, 2025

House

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

Dec 5, 2024

House

Prefiled