Bill Information for Session 117 - South Carolina
House Rule 493- Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008
On May 21, 2008, House Rule 493 known as the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 was signed into law by the President. This Act makes changes to the HIPAA portability rules in ERISA, the PHSA, and the Code, adding new provisions regarding genetic information that will apply to group health plans and insurance issuers offering group health insurance coverage, as well as provisions for insurance issuers in the individual market. It also requires amendments to the HIPAA privacy regulations and prohibits discrimination in the workplace on the basis of genetic information.
For a copy of the legislation Click HereIn South Carolina, prompt pay legislation has once again been re-introduced in the form of Senate bill 974. This is pending legislation and to view it, CLICK HERE.The North Carolina Department of Insurance Life and Health Division has released a summary of the 2007 Regular Session Legislation. This summary annotated and addresses the legislation from a Carrier standpoint. This summary can be accessed by CLICKING HERE.
The summary also lists a contact person for any questions regarding this summary.
Below are Bills that passed in the South General Assembly in the 2008 Session that may impact your business in South Carolina.SB 1109A joint resolution to approve regulations of the budget and control board, relating to data reporting requirements pertaining to south carolina hospitals, designated as regulation document number 3179, pursuant to the provisions of article 1, chapter 23, title 1 of the 1976 code. Has amended the regulations that provide for establishing procedures and standards for reporting health care data from South Carolina hospitals requiring a Certificate of Need. The amendments will update the standards by which South Carolina hospitals submit health care data, requiring a monthly submission of data as opposed to a quarterly submission.
Updated July 7, 2008