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TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 44-6-75 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A REQUIREMENT TO OBTAIN PRIOR AUTHORIZATION OR PLACING OTHER RESTRICTIONS ON PRESCRIPTIONS FOR MEDICATIONS USED TO TREAT MENTAL ILLNESSES MAY NOT BE IMPOSED ON MEDICAID RECIPIENTS.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. Article 1, Chapter 6, Title 44 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding:
"Section 44-6-75. Notwithstanding another provision of law, a requirement to obtain prior authorization or placing other restrictions on prescriptions for medications prescribed for treatment of mental illnesses including, but not limited to, schizophrenia, depression, or bipolar disorder may not be imposed on Medicaid recipients."
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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