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AI Summary
South Carolina's Bill S0920 requires health insurers to consider factors like bias and transparency when using AI, mandates disclosures about AI usage to enrollees, and details disciplinary actions such as fines or license suspensions for violations.
Business Impact
If you use AI for prior authorizations, you must disclose this to enrollees or face disciplinary actions.
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Introduced
— Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee
— Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed
— Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted
— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed
— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
Unknown
— Status data not yet available or awaiting classification
Affected Industries
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What This Means
South Carolina's proposed legislation mandates health insurers to consider factors such as bias and transparency when using AI for prior authorizations, with fines or license suspensions for violations and required disclosures to enrollees.
Key Provisions
- Health insurers must consider factors like bias, accuracy, and transparency when using AI for prior authorizations (Article 25, Chapter 71, Title 38).
- The bill provides for disciplinary actions such as fines or license suspensions for violations, with required disclosures to enrollees about AI usage.
Latest Legislative Action
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Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Allen Blackmon R | Sponsor | SD-027 |
| Matthew Leber R | Sponsor | SD-041 |
| Tameika Devine D | Sponsor | SD-019 |
Compliance Checklist
Consider enrollee's medical history and clinical circumstances in AI decisions
Who: Health insurers
Deadline: Ongoing
Penalty: Potential disciplinary actions for violations
Who: Health insurers
Deadline: Ongoing
Penalty: Potential disciplinary actions for violations
Certify AI compliance to the Department of Insurance annually
Who: Health insurers
Deadline: Annually
Penalty: Hearing and corrective measures for non-compliance
Who: Health insurers
Deadline: Annually
Penalty: Hearing and corrective measures for non-compliance
Disclose AI usage to enrollees
Who: Health insurers
Deadline: Ongoing
Penalty: Potential disciplinary actions for violations
Who: Health insurers
Deadline: Ongoing
Penalty: Potential disciplinary actions for violations
Related & Companion Bills
Full Legal Analysis
Bill S0920 seeks to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by adding Article 25 to Chapter 71, Title 38. This bill requires that health insurers consider factors such as bias, accuracy, and transparency when utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) to make determinations related to prior authorizations. The official description mandates disclosures to enrollees about the use of AI, including its role in decision-making processes. It provides for disciplinary actions for violations, detailing penalties such as fines or suspension of licenses.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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