South Carolina H 3539: Uninsured Patient Fees

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2025-2026 Bill 3539 Text of Previous Version (Dec. 06, 2024) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 3539

Indicates Matter Stricken
Indicates New Matter

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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.

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

SECTION 1. Article 1, Chapter 7, Title 44 of the S.C. Code is 
amended by adding:

 Section 
44-7-55. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a hospital licensed in 
this State may not charge uninsured patients fees for services rendered that 
are in excess of the maximum fees charged for the same services rendered to 
insured patients.

SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval 
by the Governor.

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