Eligibility to Participate

Since 1985, the General Assembly has passed legislation extending voluntary participation in the state insurance benefits program to certain local subdivisions. To be eligible to participate in the state insurance benefits program, a public entity in South Carolina must fall within one of the categories established by statute (Section 1-11-720 of the 1976 S.C. Code of Laws, as amended).

To date, local subdivisions eligible to participate in the state insurance benefits program include:

• alcohol and other drug abuse agencies
• community action agencies
• councils on aging
• counties
• disabilities and special needs boards
• municipalities
• recreation commissions
• regional tourism promotion commissions
• regional transportation authorities
• housing authorities
• soil and water conservation districts
• cooperative educational service centers
• special purpose districts providing gas, water, fire, sewer, recreation or hospital services
• certain other organizations specified in the statute

The enabling legislation also specifies that to be eligible to participate in the state insurance benefits program, a public entity must agree to participate for a minimum of four years and to comply with the program requirements that have been established by the South Carolina Budget and Control Board.

More information:

Local Subdivision Handbook / Application
Contacts
Insurance Benefits Guide