2013 South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 38 - Insurance
CHAPTER 71 - ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE
SECTION 38-71-560. Effect of use of simplified application form.
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.
HISTORY: Former 1976 Code Section 38-35-1260 [1975 (59) 588] recodified as Section 38-71-560 by 1987 Act No. 155, Section 1.
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