Scored 8/10 on whether it helps or hurts everyday people.
The Faster Clearer Bill
Patients get faster, clearer approvals for treatments in South Carolina
Healthcare Services
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If passed, the bill would force insurers to be more open about prior‑authorization decisions, set faster timelines, and stop switching drugs, helping patients get needed care quicker.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
The bill could make it easier for South Carolinians to get needed medicines without long waits or surprise drug changes, but insurers may push back, so advocates need to push now while it’s still just a proposal.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- Insurers must file approval and denial rates for transparency.
- The bill sets specific timelines for prior‑authorization decisions.
- Insurers are prohibited from switching pharmaceuticals during a policy year.
- Patients with chronic conditions cannot face ongoing prior‑authorization after an initial approval.
- Step‑therapy exceptions are allowed and payment must be made once authorization is granted.
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