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South Carolina Health Insurance

As a resident of South Carolina, you have plenty of South Carolina health insurance options to choose from. There are multiple insurance companies in South Carolina that provide a range of plans for a variety of health needs.

Here you'll be able to get helpful information for finding health insurance in South Carolina. See some of the state’s top health insurance companies and read about the important South Carolina health insurance laws and regulations you should be aware of as you look for your plan. You can also find information about financial assistance and public South Carolina health insurance programs.

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The following list of companies offer health insurance plans in South Carolina:

MEGA Life and Health Insurance Company

MEGA Life and Health Insurance Company

At The MEGA Life and Health Insurance Company, the focus is on personalizing a health plan that meets your needs.


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South Carolina Health Insurance Laws and Regulations

South Carolina health insurance law allows insurance companies to look at an applicant's health status to determine if they are accepted into coverage and to set monthly premiums.

If an applicant has a pre-existing health condition, he or she might be turned down for coverage but can purchase a plan through the South Carolina Health Insurance Pool. This high-risk pool accepts all applicants regardless of health status. But keep in mind that coverage in the South Carolina Health Insurance pool can be expensive.

Residents who recently left a group health plan with an employer and are HIPAA-eligible have special protections as health insurance shoppers. Learn more about this federal law here.

South Carolina health insurance plans also cover certain medical services according to state mandates. Those required services include:

  • Screening for breast, prostate, and cervical cancer
  • Care for pregnant women
  • Contraceptives

South Carolina health insurance companies are also required to set equal coverage limits and maximums for mental health conditions and physical conditions.

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South Carolina Public Health Insurance Programs

Low-income residents with no health insurance have access to various financial assistance South Carolina health insurance programs.

  • Medicaid
    South Carolina Medicaid is designed to provide low-income and disabled residents with free health insurance. To learn more about this South Carolina health insurance program, visit this website.

  • Partners for Healthy Children
    This program provides health insurance for children who are under the age of 19 and meet income eligibility requirements. For more information about Partners for Healthy Children, visit them online.

  • The Best Chance Network
    Low-earning women in South Carolina can get free screening for breast and cervical cancer through this program. Learn more about this South Carolina health insurance program for women here.

Federal programs such as the Federal Health Coverage Tax Credit also provide some financial assistance for South Carolina residents. Learn more about the tax credit online.

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South Carolina Department of Insurance and Department of Health and Environmental Control

Find the contact information for the South Carolina health insurance and health and environmental control departments at:

South Carolina Department of Insurance
Mailing address:
PO Box 100105
Columbia, SC 29202
Office address:
1201 Main Street, Suite 1000
Columbia, SC 29201
Phone: (803) 737-6160
http://www.doi.sc.gov/


South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control
2600 Bull Street
Columbia, SC 29201
Phone: (803) 898-3432
http://www.scdhec.net/


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