South Carolina health insurance plans

You have more insurance options for your health than you think, South Carolina

If you’re self-employed or without insurance from your employer — in other words, you’re looking for individual or family health insurance in South Carolina — you might be looking for Affordable Care Act insurance. However, we want to make you aware of the whole range of individual and family insurance products we have available in your state.

Plans for health insurance coverage in South Carolina

UnitedHealthcare Individual & Family ACA Marketplace plans in South Carolina

Open enrollment runs November 1 to January 15, in most states

Looking for health care plans on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace? UnitedHealthcare Individual & Family ACA Marketplace plans offer affordable, reliable coverage options from UnitedHealthcare of Alabama, Inc.

As part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, many individuals and families are now eligible for lower — or in some cases $0^1,^2,³ — monthly premiums for ACA Marketplace health coverage.

See Individual & Family ACA plans in South Carolina

Call 1-800-273-8095 / TTY 711 to talk to a licensed insurance agent.

Already a member with a UnitedHealthcare Individual & Family ACA Marketplace plan? Sign in or call 1-877-265-9199 / TTY 711

Short term health insurance in South Carolina

A temporary medical insurance plan like short term health insurance⁴ underwritten by Golden Rule Insurance Company may provide:

Budget-friendly monthly payments
Health care coverage while you search for a long term option

See short term health insurance plans in South Carolina

Questions about short term insurance? Call 1-844-711-0168 / TTY 711 to talk to a representative.

Supplemental, dental and vision insurance in South Carolina

Hospital & doctor insurance

Health ProtectorGuard fixed indemnity insurance,⁵ underwritten by Golden Rule Insurance Company, can supplement your major medical plan by paying cash for eligible, covered medical services, like a doctor visit, a trip to urgent care or a surgical procedure.

No deductibles or copays to pay first
Benefits paid regardless of other insurance
Money to pay costs not covered by major medical plans, like a deductible

See hospital & doctor insurance plans in South Carolina

Hospital indemnity insurance

A hospital stay due to injury or sickness isn’t something you can predict, but you can prepare. Hospital insurance⁵ is designed to pay cash benefits for qualifying hospital stays and related medical costs.

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South Carolina dental plans

Dental insurance plans, underwritten by Golden Rule Insurance Company, have no age limit restrictions.⁶ They offer coverage for the dental services many medical insurance plans don’t include.

See dental insurance plans in South Carolina

South Carolina vision plans

Vision insurance plans, underwritten by Golden Rule Insurance Company, have no age limit restrictions.⁶ They offer coverage for the vision services many medical insurance plans don’t include.

See vision insurance plans in South Carolina

Accident insurance

Accidents happen when you least expect them. Accident insurance⁵ can help financially cover some costs related to accidental injury and treatment.

See accident insurance plans in South Carolina

Critical illness insurance

A serious illness can cause financial strain. Critical illness insurance⁵ pays cash benefits with plans covering cancer, heart-related illness and more.

See critical illness insurance plans in South Carolina

Looking for other health plans?

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Medicare plans

Health insurance for individuals who are 65 or older, or those under 65 who may qualify because of a disability or another special situation.

Call 1-844-232-1426 to learn more.

Find a Medicare plan

Learn about Medicare plans

Medicaid plans

We offer low cost or no cost health insurance plans for those with limited incomes.

Learn about Medicaid plans in South Carolina

Footnotes

The benefits described may not be offered in all plans or in all states. Some plans may require copayments, deductibles and/or coinsurance for these benefits. This policy has exclusions, limitations, reductions of benefits, and terms under which the policy may be continued in force or discontinued. For costs and complete details of the coverage, review your plan documents, call or write your insurance agent or the company, whichever is applicable. Plan specifics and benefits vary by coverage area and by plan category. Please review plan details to learn more. This policy has exclusions, limitations, reduction of benefits, and terms under which the policy may be continued in force or discontinued. For costs and complete details of the coverage, call or write your insurance agent or the company, whichever is applicable. By responding to this offer, you agree that a representative may contact you.
To qualify for a $0 monthly premium, you must meet household income requirements for Advanced Premium Tax Credits.
Premium subsidies vary by address and subject to eligibility. Those with incomes between 100% and 150% of the federal poverty level (FPL) may qualify for a zero-dollar premium silver plan (after tax credits). They may also qualify for a zero-dollar premium bronze plan (after tax credits). Cost sharing (deductibles and coinsurance) may be higher.
Short Term health insurance is medically underwritten and does not cover preexisting conditions. It is not minimum essential coverage as defined by the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and may not cover all Essential Health Benefits in your state. Lack of major medical coverage (or other minimum essential coverage) may result in an additional payment with your taxes.
THIS PLAN PROVIDES LIMITED BENEFITS. This is a supplement to health insurance and is not a substitute for the minimum essential coverage defined by the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
Primary insured must be 18 years of age or older.

Product design and availability varies by state. Some benefits have waiting periods.

No individual applying for health coverage through the individual Marketplace will be discouraged from applying for benefits, turned down for coverage, or charged more premium because of health status, medical condition, mental illness claims experience, medical history, genetic information or health disability. In addition, no individual will be denied coverage based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, personal appearance, political affiliation or source of income.

References to UnitedHealthcare pertain to each individual company or other UnitedHealthcare affiliated companies.

Each company is a separate entity and is not responsible for another's financial or contractual obligations.

Administrative services are provided by United HealthCare Services, Inc. or their affiliates.

Products and services offered are underwritten by Golden Rule Insurance Company, Health Plan of Nevada, Inc., Oxford Health Insurance, Inc., UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance Company, UnitedHealthcare of the Mid-Atlantic, Inc., UnitedHealthcare of New York, Inc.

This policy is subject to various exclusions and limitations. For costs and complete details of the coverage, call (or write) your insurance agent or the company (whichever is applicable).