South Carolina 126th General Assembly Status: Introduced

H 5486 — A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 44-6-120 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO CONDUCT AN ANNUAL REVIEW OF MEDICATIONS AND TREATMENTS FOR CHRONIC AND RARE KIDNEY DISEASES FOR ENROLLEES IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA MEDICAID PROGRAM IN ORDER TO DETERMINE THE ADEQUACY OF THE AVAILABLE TREATMENTS AND TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING POTENTIAL NEW TREATMENTS; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO PUBLISH AN ANNUAL REPORT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

Last action — Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs (House Journal-page 8)

  1. 1
    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced April 01, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Medicaid

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs (House Journal-page 8)

  2. Introduced and read first time (House Journal-page 8)

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 169 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (169)

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Subjects

healthcare health-insurance
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Frequently asked questions

What does H 5486 do?
Medicaid
Who sponsors H 5486?
H 5486 is sponsored by Representative Hamilton R. Grant.
What is the current status of H 5486?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced April 01, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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