South Carolina Code 38-55-590. Annual report by Director of Insurance Fraud Division in Office of Attorney General to General Assembly
(A) the status of matters reported to the division, if not privileged information by law;
Terms Used In South Carolina Code 38-55-590
- Director: means the person who is appointed by the Governor upon the advice and consent of the Senate and who is responsible for the operation and management of the department. See South Carolina Code 38-1-20
- Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
- insurance: includes annuities. See South Carolina Code 38-1-20
- Person: means any natural person, company, corporation, unincorporated association, partnership, professional corporation, or other legal entity and includes any applicant, policyholder, claimant, medical providers, vocational rehabilitation provider, attorney, agent, insurer, fund, or advisory organization. See South Carolina Code 38-55-530
(B) the number of allegations or reports received;
(C) the number of matters referred to the State Law Enforcement Division for investigation;
(D) the outcome of all investigations and prosecutions under this article, if not privileged by law;
(E) the total amount of fines levied by the court and paid to or deposited by the division; and
(F) patterns and practices of fraudulent insurance transactions identified in the course of performing its duties. The director shall also periodically report this information to insurers transacting business in this State, health maintenance organizations transacting business in this State, and other persons, including the State of South Carolina, which provide benefits for health care in this State, whether these benefits are administered directly or through a third person.