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22-13-51
Section 22-13-51 Establishment and purpose of programs. The department shall establish programs
for breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer awareness for the following purposes: (1) Reducing
morbidity and mortality from breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer through prevention, early
detection, and treatment. (2) Making breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer screening services
available to underserved and uninsured individuals throughout the state, especially those
whose economic circumstances or geographic locations limit access to screening facilities.
(3) Raising public awareness about breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer. (4) Collecting,
classifying, and analyzing relevant research information and data concerning breast, cervical,
and colorectal cancer. (5) Serving as a resource for information regarding breast, cervical,
and colorectal cancer. (Act 2010-587, p. 1318, §2.)...
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40-18-140
Section 40-18-140 Contribution designations. (a)(1) Each Alabama resident individual income
taxpayer desiring to contribute to any of the programs listed in subsection (b) may designate
an amount of his or her refund, rounded off in whole dollars, in an appropriate box on the
state income tax return form, to be credited to the program. (2) All future check-offs, duly
enacted by the Legislature subsequent to April 17, 2006, shall be accorded an appropriate
box on the state income tax return forms, subject to the terms and conditions prescribed herein,
without the requirement that they be added by amendment to this section. (b) Contributions
received for the following authorized charitable and nonpolitical income tax check-off recipients,
less costs of administration to the Department of Revenue not to exceed five percent, shall
be distributed and appropriated as provided herein: (1) Contributions to the Alabama Aging
Program shall be deposited with the State Treasurer into the Alabama...
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22-6-11
Section 22-6-11 Breast and cervical cancer prevention and treatment. (a) This section shall
be known and may be cited as the "2009 Breast and Cervical Cancer Prevention and Treatment
Act." (b)(1) Medicaid eligibility and coverage shall be extended to a woman who has been
determined to be eligible to participate in and has been screened for breast or cervical cancer
by any health care provider or entity, or both, that satisfies any of the following: a. Receives
direct payment for screening services by National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection
Program (NBCCEDP) Title XV funds. b. Is funded at least in part by NBCCEDP grantee Title XV
funds for screening services. c. Is not funded at all by NBCCEDP grantee Title XV funds but
has been identified by the Department of Public Health as part of the Alabama Breast and Cervical
Cancer Early Detection Program and operates consistently within its guidelines. (2) Coverage
under this section shall be limited to any woman screened and...
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22-12D-1
Section 22-12D-1 Office established; purposes. (a) The Office of Women's Health is established
within the Alabama Department of Public Health for the following purposes: (1) To educate
the public and be an advocate for women's health by requesting that the State Department of
Public Health, either on its own or in partnership with other entities, establish appropriate
forums, programs, or initiatives designed to educate the public regarding women's health,
with an emphasis on preventive health and healthy lifestyles. (2) To assist the State Health
Officer in identifying, coordinating, and establishing priorities for programs, services,
and resources the state should provide for women's health issues and concerns relating to
the reproductive, menopausal, and postmenopausal phases of a woman's life, with an emphasis
on postmenopausal health. (3) To serve as a clearinghouse and resource for information regarding
women's health data, strategies, services, and programs that address women's...
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13A-9-150
Section 13A-9-150 Public assistance fraud; penalties. (a) For the purposes of this section,
public assistance means money or property provided directly or indirectly to eligible persons
through programs of the federal government, the state, or any political subdivision thereof,
including any program administered by a public housing authority. (b) It shall be unlawful
for an individual or business entity to knowingly do any of the following: (1) Fail, by false
statement, misrepresentation, impersonation, or other fraudulent means, to disclose a material
fact used in making a determination as to the qualification of the person to receive public
assistance. (2) Fail to disclose a change in circumstances in order to obtain or continue
to receive any public assistance to which he or she is not entitled or in an amount larger
than that to which he or she is entitled. (3) Aid and abet another person in the commission
of the prohibitions enumerated in subdivisions (1) and (2). (4) Use,...
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27-57-1
Section 27-57-1 Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following words and terms shall have
the following meanings: (1) COLORECTAL CANCER EXAMINATIONS. Examinations and laboratory tests
specified in current American Cancer Society guidelines for colorectal cancer screening of
asymptomatic individuals. (2) HEALTH BENEFIT PLAN. A group health insurance policy that covers
hospital, medical, or surgical expenses, health maintenance organizations, preferred provider
organizations, medical service organizations, physician-hospital organizations, or any other
person, firm, corporation, joint venture, or other similar business entity that pays for,
purchases, or furnishes health care services to patients, insureds, or beneficiaries in this
state. For the purposes of this chapter, a health benefit plan located or domiciled outside
of the State of Alabama is deemed to be subject to this chapter if it receives, processes,
adjudicates, pays, or denies claims for health care services submitted...
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22-13-71
Section 22-13-71 Mammography results, notification requirements; dense breast tissue. (a) If
the mammogram of a patient demonstrates dense breast tissue, the physician issuing the report
of the mammography results shall provide notification to the patient that includes, but is
not limited to, the following statement: "Your mammogram shows that your breast tissue
is dense. Dense breast tissue is very common and is not abnormal. However, dense breast tissue
may make it harder to find cancer on a mammogram and may also be associated with an increased
risk of breast cancer. This information about the result of your mammogram is given to you
to raise your awareness. Use this information to talk to your doctor about your own risks
for breast cancer. At that time, ask your doctor if more screening tests might be useful,
based on your risk. A report of your results was sent to your physician." (b) For the
purposes of this section, dense breast tissue means heterogeneously dense or extremely...
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22-13A-4
Section 22-13A-4 Establishment and promotion of program; duties of officer; strategies for
raising public awareness and educating consumers and professionals. (a) The State Department
of Health, hereinafter referred to as "the department," shall establish, promote,
and maintain an osteoporosis prevention and treatment education program in order to raise
public awareness, educate consumers, educate and train health professionals, teachers, and
human service providers, and for other purposes. (b) For purposes of administering this chapter,
the State Health Officer shall do all of the following: (1) Provide sufficient staff to implement
the Osteoporosis Prevention and Treatment Education Program. (2) Provide appropriate training
for staff of the Osteoporosis Prevention and Treatment Education Program. (3) Identify the
appropriate entities to carry out the program. (4) Base the program on the most up-to-date
scientific information and findings. (5) Work to improve the capacity of...
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45-17-81.20
Section 45-17-81.20 Pretrial Diversion Program Fund. The district attorney shall establish
a Pretrial Diversion Program Fund. The district attorney shall use the funds in the Pretrial
Diversion Program Fund to pay costs associated with the administration of the pretrial diversion
program or for other law enforcement purposes. Costs associated with program administration
shall include, but shall not be limited to, salaries, rent, vehicles, uniforms, professional
or business attire, telephones, postage, office supplies and equipment, training and travel
services, service contracts, and professional services. The district attorney may pay for
services or programs for an offender while the offender is in the pretrial diversion program
if special circumstances and justice dictate. (Act 2007-332, p. 588, §11.)...
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45-23-82.10
Section 45-23-82.10 Pretrial diversion program fund. The district attorney shall establish
a pretrial diversion program fund. The district attorney shall use the funds in the pretrial
diversion program fund to pay costs and expenses associated with the administration of the
pretrial diversion program or for other purposes contained in other pretrial diversion programs
in this state. Costs associated with program administration shall include, but shall not be
limited to, salaries, rent, vehicles, telephones, postage, office supplies and equipment,
training and travel services, service contracts, and professional services. The district attorney
may pay for services or programs for an offender while the offender is in the pretrial diversion
program if special circumstances and justice dictate. The pretrial diversion program fund
shall be subject to audit every two years, in accordance with state law, by the Examiners
of Public Accounts. In years not subject to audit, the district attorney...
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