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South Carolina · Through 2025 Session of the General Assembly

S.C. Code Ann. § 38-71-560: Effect of use of simplified application form.

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  1. Title 38 - INSURANCE
  2. CHAPTER 71 Accident and Health Insurance
  3. ARTICLE 3 Individual Accident and Health Policies
  4. Subarticle 3 Standardization and Simplification of Terms and Coverages

Notwithstanding the provisions of item (2) of SECTION 38-71-340 or any other provision of law, if an insurer elects to use a simplified application form, with or without a question as to the applicant's health at the time of application, but without any questions concerning the insured's health history or medical treatment history, the policy shall cover any loss occurring after twelve months from any preexisting condition not specifically excluded from coverage by terms of the policy, and, except as so provided, the policy or contract may not include wording that would permit a defense based upon preexisting conditions.

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