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A look at SC's new tobacco-use surcharge  

Jump to full article: AP, 2008-08-14

Intro:

The state Budget and Control Board on Thursday approved a tobacco-use surcharge on health insurance premiums.

WHAT IT DID: Public employees will pay an additional $25 a month if they or family members covered under their plan smoke or chew tobacco.

WHEN: The surcharge takes effect Jan. 1, 2010.

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