Fees
Fees shown are state fees only. These fees do not include NIPR transaction fees.
- All fees are per application.
Third Party Administrator
Renewal fee:
$100
Late renewal fee:
$500
Utilization Review
Renewal fee:
$800
Late renewal fee:
$4000
Premium Service Company
Renewal fee:
$1000
Late renewal fee:
$5000
Service Contract Provider
Renewal fee:
$200
Late renewal fee:
$1000
Pharmacy Benefit Manager
Renewal fee:
$500
Lines of Authority
Please note that license class names can vary by state.
Third Party Administrator
No Line of Authority Required
Utilization Review
No Line of Authority Required
Premium Service Company
No Line of Authority Required
Service Contract Provider
No Line of Authority Required
Pharmacy Benefit Manager
No Line of Authority Required
Rules and Regulations
Applicant Can
- Submit renewals for business entities electronically.
- Submit partial renewals.
- Late renew through NIPR's Non-Resident Renewal No Home State Application.
- Print license electronically.
Applicant Cannot
- Submit renewals for major lines of authority.
- Submit renewals for limited lines of authority.
Business Rules
Applicant must not have an active resident state license on PDB in any state.
Applicant must provide business address that is not in the state of South Carolina
Applicant must provide a valid business address. Business address may not contain a P.O. Box.
The following classes are not required to have a Designated Responsible Licensed Producer (DRLP): Service Contract Provider, Third Party Administrator, Premium Service Company, Utilization Review, and Pharmacy Benefit Manager.
Agencies renewing the Utilization Review license class are required to submit a Utilization Review Program to South Carolina Department of Insurance. Please submit the required documents directly to the Specialty Licensing email address: Specialtylicensing@doi.sc.gov
Pharmacy Benefit Managers are required to submit the PBM State Specific Requirements Application in addition to the NIPR application. Please email the application and supporting documentation to Office of PBM Oversight at PBMDept@doi.sc.gov. If you have any questions, please contact the Office of PBM Oversight at (803) 734-0398.
Pharmacy Benefit Manager may reapply the day after expiration date when status is inactive.
If applicant responds "yes" to one of the background questions, please submit supporting documents electronically via NIPR's Attachments Warehouse. The documents may also be submitted to the state via mail, email, or fax. All other required documentation must be forwarded directly to the state.
Renewal Periods
Third Party Administrator
Renewal period
Starts: 90 Days prior to the expiration date Ends: Annually March 1st
Late renewal period
Starts: Annually March 2nd Ends: 30 days after expiration date.
Utilization Review
Renewal period
Starts: 90 Days prior to the expiration date Ends: July 1st based on even years
Late renewal period
Starts: July 2nd based on even years. Ends: 30 days after expiration date.
Premium Service Company
Renewal period
Starts: 90 Days prior to the expiration date Ends: March 1st based on even years
Late renewal period
Starts: March 2nd Ends: 30 days after expiration date.
Service Contract Provider
Renewal period
Starts: 90 Days prior to the expiration date Ends: Annually October 1st
Late renewal period
Starts: Annually October 2nd Ends: 30 days after expiration date.
Pharmacy Benefit Manager
Renewal period
Starts: 90 Days prior to the expiration Ends: Annually March 1
Contact Information
Mailing Address
South Carolina Department of Insurance
P.O. Box 100105
Columbia, SC 29202-3105
United States
State overview page
Learn more about state-specific licensing requirements and associate fees to ensure you have all the necessary information for compliance.