Market overview
South Carolina's commercial insurance market is served by BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, alongside the national carriers that maintain networks in the state.
Major commercial carriers
The national carriers — UnitedHealthcare (behavioral health through Optum), Aetna, and Cigna (behavioral health through Evernorth) — maintain networks in South Carolina.
Profiles: UnitedHealthcare / Optum · Aetna · Cigna / Evernorth
The state's Blue
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
South Carolina's independent Blue licensee.
Regional & specialty networks
MedCost
A regional PPO network and TPA operating across the Carolinas and Virginia.
See the MedCost guide
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