H 3740 General Bill, By Meacham, Seithel, Howard, Allison, Battle, Mack, Martin, M. McLeod, J.H. Neal, Rodgers, Whipper, Wilkes and Young-Brickell
Summary: Health insurance plans to cover contraceptive drugs, devices, etc.; Medical, State plan
    A BILL TO AMEND ARTICLE 1, CHAPTER 71 OF TITLE 38, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE, BY ADDING SECTION 38-71-280 SO AS TO REQUIRE THAT EVERY ENTITY PROVIDING A HEALTH BENEFIT PLAN THAT PROVIDES COVERAGE FOR PRESCRIPTION DRUGS OR DEVICES SHALL NOT EXCLUDE OR RESTRICT COVERAGE FOR PRESCRIPTION CONTRACEPTIVE DRUGS OR DEVICES, TO REQUIRE THAT EVERY ENTITY PROVIDING A HEALTH BENEFIT PLAN THAT PROVIDES COVERAGE FOR OUTPATIENT SERVICES PROVIDED BY A HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL SHALL NOT EXCLUDE OR RESTRICT COVERAGE FOR OUTPATIENT CONTRACEPTIVE SERVICES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR INCIDENTAL AND RELATED MATTERS.
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03/16/99	House	Introduced and read first time HJ-3
03/16/99	House	Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry HJ-4