Uninsured Patient Fees
Summary
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 44-7-55 SO AS TO PROHIBIT HOSPITALS FROM CHARGING FEES TO UNINSURED PATIENTS IN EXCESS OF THE MAXIMUM FEES CHARGED TO INSURED PATIENTS FOR THE SAME SERVICES.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action Feb 22, 2023
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Committee
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Feb 16, 2023
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry
Feb 16, 2023
House · Introduced
Introduced and read first time
4 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
John King
DDemocratic
P
Michael Rivers
DDemocratic
P
Pat Henegan
DDemocratic
P
Wendell Gilliard
DDemocratic
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