SOUTH CAROLINA EDITION

Legislative Update

The 116th South Carolina General Assembly ended the two-year legislative session by adjourning sine die on June 1. The Assembly will return on June 14 for a three-day limited-agenda session to handle vetoes, conference committee reports, and similar matters. Among the bills which passed both chambers and sent to Governor Mark Sanford (R) was H.B. 3711, entitled the “Prescription Drug Discount Card Registration Act.” The industry successfully defeated H.B. 4351 would have required insurance coverage for treatment of pervasive developmental disorders, including autism and Asperger’s syndrome, H.B. 3729 would have established health care provider liens and S.B. 53, a prompt pay bill.

LOCAL SPOTLIGHT

Where We Are

250 Commonwealth Drive
Greenville, SC 29615

Who to Contact

Michael Foresman
864.987.1394
Michael.Foresman@cigna.com

Experienced Local Leadership

Charles C. Pitts, President and General Manager – CIGNA HealthCare of the Carolinas
Charles Pitts has over 20 years experience in the health care industry. Prior to joining CIGNA in 2006, Charles led the development and growth of multiple health plans for UnitedHealthcare. His responsibilities included financial, operational and leadership performance of health plans in North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi. Charles earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Washington and Lee University, and his MBA in Finance from the University of Alabama. He currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina.