Home health agencies shall not discriminate based on age, sex, race, color, or source of payment in the recruitment, location of patient, acceptance or provision of goods and services to patients or potential patients, provided that payment offered is not less than the cost of providing services.
HISTORY: 1978 Act No. 548 Section 8.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 69 - Licensure Of Home Health Agencies
Section 44-69-10. Short title.
Section 44-69-20. Definitions.
Section 44-69-30. License for operation of home health agency.
Section 44-69-40. Application for license.
Section 44-69-60. Regulations.
Section 44-69-70. Annual inspections.
Section 44-69-75. Certificate of need; exemption of home health services providers.
Section 44-69-77. Sharing of administration, supervision, and services.
Section 44-69-80. Discrimination prohibited.
Section 44-69-90. Rebates, kickbacks, and fee-splitting prohibited.