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The Approvals & Transparency Bill
Patients get faster approvals and more transparency in South Carolina
Healthcare Services
Good for everyday people ·
If passed, the bill would make insurance companies give clear, quick approvals for treatments and stop changing drugs mid‑year, helping patients get needed care faster.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
The bill is only introduced, so supporters can push it before committees decide. If it becomes law, patients will face fewer delays and surprise drug switches, while insurers will have to be more open, which may raise their costs but protects everyday people.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- Adds a fair and transparent prior‑authorization process.
- Sets timelines for approval decisions.
- Stops ongoing prior authorizations for chronic patients after an initial approval.
- Bars insurers from switching drugs during a policy year.
- Requires insurers to report approval and denial rates.
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