South Carolina Health Insurance Regulations

South Carolina does not have as many health insurance regulations as other states - which means it's important to know them well.

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South Carolina health insurance laws

South Carolina health insurance policies must include the following:

  • guaranteed renewability provision
  • exclusion period for pre-existing conditions for any length of time

South Carolina health insurance regulations

South Carolina health insurance companies can:

  • deny you health insurance on the basis of your health
  • charge you higher premiums basis of your health.

South Carolina health insurance companies must:

  • renew an existing health insurance policy even if you're ill.

South Carolina health insurance: temporary policies

Conversion plans are available for temporary health insurance.

Other SC health insurance info

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Or check out our guide to South Carolina small business health insurance.


For more on SC health insurance, visit the South Carolina Department of Insurance.

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