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34-25A-3
Section 34-25A-3 Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the following
meanings: (1) ACCREDITED FACILITY. A facility where prosthetic, orthotic, prosthetic and orthotic,
or pedorthic care is provided to patients needing such care and has met the requirements of
the board for such designation. The board shall require that all accredited facilities meet
the requirements of a national certifying board, recognized by the state board in prosthetics,
orthotics, and pedorthics accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA)
in the discipline or disciplines for which the application is made and meet any other requirements
of the board. The requirements may include custom and non-custom items the board may determine
are necessary to perform quality care and are typical in the course of business. (2) ACCREDITED
PEDORTHIC FACILITY. A facility where pedorthic care may be provided that has met the requirements
of the board for such designation. An...
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34-27B-2
Section 34-27B-2 Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the following
meanings: (1) BOARD. The Alabama State Board of Respiratory Therapy. (2) DIRECT CLINICAL SUPERVISION.
A situation where a licensed respiratory therapist or physician is available for the purpose
of communication, consultation, and assistance. (3) HEALTHCARE FACILITY. The definition shall
be the same as in Section 22-21-260. (4) MEDICALLY APPROVED PROTOCOL. A detailed plan for
taking specific diagnostic or treatment actions, or both, authorized by the treating physician
of the patient, all of which actions shall be: a. In a hospital or other inpatient health
care facility, approved by the supervising physician of the respiratory therapist or in an
outpatient treatment setting approved by the supervising physician of the respiratory therapist.
b. Except in cases of medical emergency, instituted following an evaluation of the patient
by a physician or otherwise directed by the supervising...
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40-26B-26
Section 40-26B-26 Reduction of revenues; reimbursement computations; quality incentive program.
THIS SECTION WAS AMENDED BY ACT 2020-147 IN THE 2020 REGULAR SESSION, EFFECTIVE MAY 18, 2020.
THIS IS NOT IN THE CURRENT CODE SUPPLEMENT. (a) No revenues resulting from the privilege assessment
established by this article and applied to increases in covered services or reimbursement
levels or other enhancements of the Medicaid program shall be subject to reduction or elimination
while the privilege assessment is in effect. (b) Every nursing facility participating in the
Medicaid program in the State of Alabama shall be reimbursed according to the reimbursement
methodology contained in Chapter 560-X-22 of the Alabama Medicaid Agency Administrative Code
(Supp. 12/31/95) on January 31, 1998, which methodology is incorporated by reference herein,
except that the following shall apply: (1) The ceiling for the operating cost center described
in Title 560-X-22-.06 (2)(a) of the Alabama Medicaid...
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41-10-351
Section 41-10-351 Definitions. The following terms hereafter used in this article shall have
the following respective meanings: (1) AUTHORITY. The public corporation organized pursuant
to the provisions of this article. (2) BONDS. The bonds issued under the provisions of this
article. (3) COMMISSIONER. The Commissioner of Mental Health. (4) DEPARTMENT. The Department
of Mental Health provided for in Chapter 50 of Subtitle 2 of Title 22. (5) DIRECTORS. The
board of directors of the authority. (6) MENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES. Any one or more of the
following: hospitals and other facilities of any kind for treatment and care of the mentally
ill and individuals with an intellectual disability; regional or community-based mental health
centers; regional or community-based facilities for treatment and care of the mentally ill
or individuals with an intellectual disability; regional or community-based centers for the
treatment of alcoholism or drug addiction; and improvements to existing state...
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26-23A-5
Section 26-23A-5 Publication of required materials. (a) The Department of Public Health shall
publish within 180 days after October 14, 2002, and shall update on an annual basis, the following
easily comprehensible printed materials: (1) Geographically indexed printed materials designed
to inform the woman of public and private agencies and services available to provide medical
and financial assistance to a woman through pregnancy, prenatal care, upon childbirth, and
while her child is dependent. The materials shall include a comprehensive list of the agencies,
a description of the services offered, and the telephone numbers and addresses of the agencies.
(2) The printed materials shall include a list of adoption agencies geographically indexed
and that the law permits adoptive parents to pay the cost of prenatal care, childbirth, and
neonatal care. (3) Printed materials that inform the pregnant woman of the probable anatomical
and physiological characteristics of the unborn child at...
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27-12A-23
Section 27-12A-23 Confidentiality. (a) Documents and evidence provided pursuant to Section
27-12A-21 or obtained by the department in an investigation of suspected or actual insurance
fraud shall be privileged and confidential, shall not be a public record, and shall not be
subject to discovery or subpoena in a civil or criminal action. (b) Notwithstanding subsection
(a), the department may release documents and evidence obtained by the unit in an investigation
of suspected or actual insurance fraud pursuant to any of the following: (1) Administrative
or judicial bodies hearing proceedings to enforce laws administered by the department. (2)
Federal, state, or local law enforcement or regulatory agencies, including, but not limited
to, the Attorney General and the Chief Examiner of Public Accounts; the NICB; or the NAIC.
(3) At the discretion of the commissioner, a person in the transaction of the business of
insurance that is aggrieved by the insurance fraud. (c) Release of documents...
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27-19-105
Section 27-19-105 Regulations for long-term care policies; outline of coverage, policy summary,
and monthly report. (a) The commissioner may adopt regulations that include standards for
full and fair disclosure setting forth the manner, content, and required disclosures for the
sale of long-term care insurance policies, terms of renewability, initial and subsequent conditions
of eligibility, nonduplication of coverage provisions, coverage of dependents, preexisting
conditions, termination of insurance, continuation or conversion, probationary periods, limitations,
exceptions, reductions, elimination periods, requirements for replacement, recurrent conditions,
and definitions of terms. Regulations under this subsection should recognize the developing
and unique nature of long-term care insurance and the distinction between group and individual
long-term insurance policies. (b) No long-term care insurance policy may do any of the following:
(1) Be cancelled, nonrenewed, or otherwise...
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38-2-6
Section 38-2-6 Duties, powers, and responsibilities of state department. The aim of the state
department shall be the promotion of a unified development of welfare activities and agencies
of the state and of the local governments so that each agency and each governmental institution
shall function as an integral part of a general system. In order to carry out effectively
these aims, it shall be the duty and responsibility of the state department to: (1) Administer
or supervise all forms of public assistance including general home relief, outdoor and indoor
care for persons in need of assistance, also including those duties that have to do primarily
with the determination of need and authorization of relief. (2) Exercise all the powers, duties,
and responsibilities previously vested by law in the State Child Welfare Department. (3) Provide
services to county or municipal governments including the organization and supervision of
counties for the effective carrying out of welfare...
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13A-11-75
Section 13A-11-75 Permit to carry pistol in vehicle or concealed on person - Issuance; fee;
revocation; release of information. (a)(1)a. The sheriff of a county, upon the application
of any person residing in that county, within 30 days from receipt of a complete application
and accompanying fee, shall issue or renew a permit for such person to carry a pistol in a
vehicle or concealed on or about his or her person within this state for one- to five-year
increments, as requested by the person seeking the permit, from date of issue, unless the
sheriff determines that the person is prohibited from the possession of a pistol or firearm
pursuant to state or federal law, or has a reasonable suspicion that the person may use a
weapon unlawfully or in such other manner that would endanger the person's self or others.
In making such determination, the sheriff may consider whether the applicant: 1. Was found
guilty but mentally ill in a criminal case. 2. Was found not guilty in a criminal case...
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21-9-9
Section 21-9-9 Duties of board. The board shall perform all of the following duties: (1) Make
rules and regulations for the provision of rehabilitation services. (2) Direct and supervise
the expenditure of legislative appropriations for rehabilitation services. (3) Prescribe qualifications
for the commissioner, directors, professionals, and administrative and clerical employees.
(4) Disseminate information concerning and promoting interest in disability and rehabilitation
issues among the citizens of Alabama. (5) Take appropriate action to guarantee rights of and
services to people with disabilities. (6) Delegate to any employee of the department any necessary
powers and duties. (7) Serve as the governing authority of programs administered by the department,
including but not limited to: The administration of the state's plan under the "Rehabilitation
Act of 1973, as amended"; the Social Security Act, Title V, which relates to children
with special health care needs; and the...
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