S*0912 (Rat #0468, Act #0403 of 1992) General Bill, By Saleeby
    A Bill to amend Section 38-33-20, Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, relating to definitions in the Health Maintenance Organization Act, so as to delete the definitions of the Department of Health and Environmental Control and Chief Insurance Commissioner; to amend Section 38-33-40, relating to applications for a certificate of authority, so as to delete the requirements of the Department pertaining to the applications and revise the requirements for an organization's proposed plan of operation; to amend Section 38-33-90, relating to organization reports, so as to delete the requirement of a copy of the reports for the Department; to amend Section 38-33-110, relating to the complaint system, so as to delete the provision for consultation with the Department; to amend Section 38-33-170, relating to examinations of the organizations, so as to change the reference to examination by the Department to Commission and delete the reference to examination of providers with whom an organization has contracts, agreements, or other arrangements; to amend Section 38-33-180, relating to suspension or revocation of certificates of authority, so as to delete the provision for Department certification to the Commissioner; to amend Section 38-33-270, relating to suspension or revocation of certificates of authority, so as to delete the provision for Department certification to the Commissioner; to amend Section 38-33-270, relating to contractual powers to fulfill obligations under the Act, so as to change the reference to Department to Commissioner and provide for assessments for consulting expenses; and to amend the 1976 Code by adding Chapter 30 to Title 44 so as to provide for the South Carolina Health Care Professional Compliance Act.-amended title
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04/18/91	Senate	Introduced, read first time, placed on calendar without reference SJ-5
04/23/91	Senate	Read second time SJ-247
04/23/91	Senate	Unanimous consent for third reading on next legislative day SJ-247
04/24/91	Senate	Read third time and sent to House SJ-17
04/25/91	House	Introduced and read first time HJ-60
04/25/91	House	Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs HJ-61
04/15/92	House	Committee report: Favorable with amendment Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs HJ-11
04/29/92	House	Debate adjourned until Thursday, April 30, 1992 HJ-296
05/05/92	House	Amended HJ-28
05/05/92	House	Read second time HJ-33
05/06/92	House	Read third time and returned to Senate with amendments HJ-8
05/07/92	Senate	House amendment amended SJ-59
05/07/92	Senate	Returned to House with amendments SJ-59
05/14/92	House	Debate adjourned on Senate amendments until Tuesday, May 19, 1992 HJ-308
05/19/92	House	Concurred in Senate amendment and enrolled HJ-61
05/27/92		Ratified R 468
06/02/92		Signed By Governor
06/02/92		Effective date 06/02/92
06/02/92		Act No. 403
07/08/92		Copies available