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34-25A-3
and require the generation of an image, form, or mold that replicates the patient's body or
body segment and involves the rectification of dimensions, contours, and volumes to achieve
proper fit, comfort, and function for that specific patient. Except for the treatment of scoliosis,
orthosis does not include prefabricated or direct-formed orthotic devices, as defined in this
subdivision and does not include any of the following items: Commercially available knee orthoses
used following injury or surgery; upper extremity adaptive equipment; finger splints;
leather wrist gauntlets; face masks used following burns; wheelchair seating that is an integral
part of the wheelchair and not worn by the patient independent of the wheelchair; fabric or
elastic supports; corsets; arch supports, also known as non-custom or prefabricated orthotics;
low-temperature formed plastic splints; trusses; elastic hose; canes; crutches; cervical collars;
dental appliances, and other similar devices as...
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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
caring for, receiving, or placing minor children and to revoke such license for cause. (14)
Establish and maintain homes or other agencies for the care of dependent or neglected minor
children or contract with any approved agency or institution for the care of such children,
and, also, receive and care for dependent or neglected minor children committed to its care,
make a careful physical examination and, if possible, a mental examination of every such child,
investigate in detail the personal and family history of the child and its environment,
and place such children in family homes or in approved suitable institutions operating in
accordance with the provisions of this title and supervise such children however placed. (15)
Require reports from courts and institutions, public and private, to the extent and in the
form and manner as required by law. (16) Solicit, receive, and hold gifts, devises, and bequests
of money, real estate, and other things of value to be used in the...
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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
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 Randolph-Sheppard Vending
Stand Act (P.L. 74-732), as amended by P.L. 83-565 and P.L. 93-515, 20 U.S.C., Ch. 6A, Sec.
107. (8) Accept and hold, invest, reinvest, dispose of, divest, or otherwise use gifts, donations,
devises or bequests of money, or real or personal property made for the purpose of
furthering rehabilitation services. (9) Hold, lease, or rent real or personal property
and make any repair and improvement on all property under its control that is in the best
interest of the department; and, subject to the approval of the Governor, construct, acquire,
sell, or convey title to real estate. (10) Except where otherwise clearly indicated, delegate
to the commissioner authority to act and make decisions concerning the management and operation...
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