Under the new law, health insurers will be required to continue coverage for several months for conditions such as cancer, heart disease and pregnancy at no extra cost when in-network physicians leave the insurer’s network. The bill was introduced by late state Rep. Cathy Harvin and was supported by the South Carolina Medical Association.
Under the previous law, patients may see higher deductibles and OON charges when a physician and insurer split and the patient desires to remain with the same physician. Being forced to switch physicians can mean a major cost and disruption, which could be particularly damaging for those with serious health conditions.
Read the Bloomberg Businessweek report on health insurance for residents with serious medical conditions.
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