(A) Except as otherwise specifically provided, the provisions of the insurance law do not apply to any health maintenance organization granted a certificate of authority under this chapter.
(B) Solicitation of enrollees by a health maintenance organization granted a certificate of authority, or its representatives, are not construed to violate any provision of law relating to solicitation or advertising by health professionals.
(C) No health maintenance organization authorized under this chapter is considered to be practicing medicine, dentistry, or other healing professions.
HISTORY: Enacted as 1976 Code Section 38-25-240 by 1987 Act No. 83, Section 1; recodified as Section 38-33-240 by 1987 Act No. 155, Section 24; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 633.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 33 - Health Maintenance Organizations
Section 38-33-10. Short title.
Section 38-33-20. Definitions.
Section 38-33-30. Necessity of certificate of authority; foreign corporation.
Section 38-33-50. Powers of health maintenance organization; notice prior to exercise of powers.
Section 38-33-60. Members of governing body; advisory panels, etc.
Section 38-33-70. Fiduciary relationship in handling of funds.
Section 38-33-90. Statements and reports.
Section 38-33-120. Investment of funds.
Section 38-33-150. Agent for organization; exemption from licensing requirements.
Section 38-33-180. Suspension or revocation of certificate of authority.
Section 38-33-200. Implementation of regulations.
Section 38-33-250. Records of organization as public documents; trade secrets, etc.
Section 38-33-260. Confidentiality of health records.
Section 38-33-300. Liability for participation in quality of care or utilization review.
Section 38-33-310. HMO may contract with out-of-state provider.