South Carolina Code of Laws
Article 8 - South Carolina Uniform Power Of Attorney Act
Section 62-8-214. Benefits from governmental programs or civil or military service.

(a) In this section, "benefits from governmental programs or civil or military service" means a benefit, program, or assistance provided under a statute or regulation including Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid.
(b) Unless the power of attorney otherwise provides and subject to Section 62-8-201, language in a power of attorney granting general authority with respect to benefits from governmental programs or civil or military service authorizes the agent to:
(1) execute vouchers in the name of the principal for allowances and reimbursements payable by the United States or a foreign government or by a state or subdivision of a state to the principal, including allowances and reimbursements for transportation of the individuals described in Section 62-8-213(a)(1), and for shipment of their household effects;
(2) enroll in, apply for, select, reject, change, amend, or discontinue, on the principal's behalf, a benefit or program;
(3) prepare, file, and maintain a claim of the principal for a benefit or assistance, financial or otherwise, to which the principal may be entitled under a statute or regulation;
(4) initiate, participate in, submit to alternative dispute resolution, settle, oppose, or propose or accept a compromise with respect to litigation concerning a benefit or assistance the principal may be entitled to receive under a statute or regulation; and
(5) receive the financial proceeds of a claim described in item (4) and conserve, invest, disburse, or use for a lawful purpose anything so received.
HISTORY: 2016 Act No. 279 (S.778), Section 1, eff January 1, 2017.

Structure South Carolina Code of Laws

South Carolina Code of Laws

Title 62 - South Carolina Probate Code

Article 8 - South Carolina Uniform Power Of Attorney Act

Section 62-8-101. Short title.

Section 62-8-102. Definitions.

Section 62-8-103. Applicability.

Section 62-8-104. Power of attorney is durable.

Section 62-8-105. Execution of power of attorney.

Section 62-8-106. Validity of power of attorney.

Section 62-8-107. Meaning and effect of power of attorney.

Section 62-8-108. Nomination of conservator or guardian; relation of agent to court-appointed fiduciary.

Section 62-8-109. When power of attorney effective.

Section 62-8-110. Termination of power of attorney or agent's authority.

Section 62-8-111. Coagents and successor agents.

Section 62-8-112. Reimbursement and compensation of agent.

Section 62-8-113. Agent's acceptance.

Section 62-8-114. Agent's duties.

Section 62-8-115. Exoneration of agent.

Section 62-8-116. Judicial relief.

Section 62-8-117. Agent's liability.

Section 62-8-118. Agent's resignation; notice.

Section 62-8-119. Acceptance of and reliance upon acknowledged power of attorney; form.

Section 62-8-120. Liability for refusal to accept acknowledged power of attorney.

Section 62-8-121. Principles of law and equity.

Section 62-8-122. Laws applicable to financial institutions and entities.

Section 62-8-123. Remedies under other law.

Section 62-8-201. Authority that requires specific grant; grant of general authority.

Section 62-8-202. Incorporation of authority.

Section 62-8-203. Construction of authority generally.

Section 62-8-204. Real property.

Section 62-8-205. Tangible personal property.

Section 62-8-206. Stocks and bonds.

Section 62-8-207. Commodities and options.

Section 62-8-208. Banks and other financial institutions.

Section 62-8-209. Operation of entity or business.

Section 62-8-210. Insurance and annuities.

Section 62-8-211. Estates, trusts, and other beneficial interests.

Section 62-8-212. Claims and litigation.

Section 62-8-213. Personal and family maintenance.

Section 62-8-214. Benefits from governmental programs or civil or military service.

Section 62-8-215. Retirement plans.

Section 62-8-216. Taxes.

Section 62-8-217. Gifts.

Section 62-8-401. Jurisdiction.

Section 62-8-402. Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act.

Section 62-8-403. Effect on existing powers of attorney.