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TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-205 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT COVERAGE UNDER A HEALTH INSURANCE POLICY FOR PROVIDERS OF AN EMERGENCY AMBULANCE SERVICE OR PREHOSPITAL HEALTH CARE PROVIDER MAY BE ASSIGNED BY THE INSURED TO THESE PROVIDERS AND A POLICY ISSUED IN THIS STATE MUST PROVIDE FOR THE ASSIGNMENT OF THESE RIGHTS AND BENEFITS IN THE POLICY.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. Article 1, Chapter 71, Title 38 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding:
"Section 38-71-205. All rights and benefits under a health insurance policy may be assigned to an emergency ambulance service or prehospital health care provider. The requirement must be included in all health insurance policies written in this State."
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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