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22-6-222
Section 22-6-222 Citizens' advisory committee. There shall be a citizens' advisory committee
constituted to advise the integrated care network on ways the integrated care network may
be more efficient in providing quality care to Medicaid beneficiaries. In addition, the advisory
committee shall carry out other functions and duties assigned to it by the integrated care
network and approved by the Medicaid Agency. The committee shall meet all of the following
criteria: (1) Be selected in a method established by the organization seeking to become an
integrated care network, or established by an integrated care network, and approved by the
Medicaid Agency. (2) At least 20 percent of its members shall be Medicaid beneficiaries or
sponsors of Medicaid beneficiaries or, if the organization has been certified as an integrated
care network, at least 20 percent of its members shall be Medicaid beneficiaries enrolled
in the integrated care network, or their sponsor. (3) Include members who are...
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11-98-13.1
Section 11-98-13.1 Permanent Oversight Commission on 911. (a) The Permanent Oversight Commission
on 911 is established. The commission shall do the following: (1) Study the operational and
financial condition of the current 911 systems within the State of Alabama and publish a report
detailing the same. (2) Study the rate charged for 911 services and make recommendations to
the board regarding adjustments to the rate. (3) Develop recommendations for the most efficient
and effective delivery of 911 services in Alabama over both the long- and short-term. (4)
Study the charges levied by each telecommunications provider to each communications district
for both data base and network charges. (5) Develop legislation necessary to implement its
long-term 911 plan. (6) Report its findings, recommendations, and proposed legislation to
the Legislature prior to the last day of the 2014 Regular Session. (b) The commission shall
remain in place until the later of the end of the 2014 Regular Session...
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30-7-2
Section 30-7-2 Minimum standards for domestic violence shelters. (a) The following minimum
standards for domestic violence centers shall be used by the Department of Economic and Community
Affairs to determine membership in the coalition or other qualified entity and eligibility
for receiving funds administered by the Department of Economic and Community Affairs. Any
domestic violence center seeking membership shall meet the following qualifications: (1) Be
a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation created for the purpose of operating a domestic violence
center; provided, however, it may be affiliated with a larger private organization, but must
be a distinct entity with its own corporate structure and budget. All funding and budget issues
pertaining to the operation of the domestic violence program shall be reported independently
from other activities to the coalition or other qualified entity. (2) Have as its primary
mission the provision of services to victims of domestic violence, as...
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22-11D-1
Section 22-11D-1 Legislative findings. The Legislature finds that trauma is one of many severe
health problems in the State of Alabama and a major cause of death and long-term disability.
It is in the best interest of the citizens of Alabama to establish an efficient and well-coordinated
statewide trauma system and to provide for other systems of care as the needs are recognized
and funding becomes available to reduce costs and incidences of inappropriate or inadequate
emergency medical services. (Act 2007-299, p. 541, §1; Act 2012-526, p. 1556, §1.)...
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41-23-192
Section 41-23-192 Legislative findings. The Legislature finds and declares the following: (1)
Alabama is in need of more safe and affordable public transportation options for residents
and visitors. (2) Inadequate and inefficient public transportation in Alabama adversely affects
a community's ability to develop and maintain a viable and stable economy. (3) The establishment
of the Alabama Public Transportation Trust Fund is intended to do all of the following: a.
Provide a flexible source of funding for all Alabama communities to address their public transportation
needs. b. Help families attain economic stability. c. Connect people to work opportunities
and meet other vital transportation needs. d. Contribute to economic growth through increased
employment in operating and maintaining public transportation infrastructure. e. Increase
tax revenue by improving the ability of people to access work and purchase goods and services,
thereby benefiting all Alabama residents. f. Alleviate...
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22-57-3
Section 22-57-3 Definitions. For purposes of this article, the following terms shall have the
following meanings: (1) AUTISM SERVICES. Any developmental services that include all of the
following: a. Are designed to meet developmental needs of an individual with ASD across the
lifespan, including transitions from early intervention to preschool, childhood to adolescence,
and adolescence to adulthood. b. Are selected in collaboration with the parents or guardians
of children with ASD or adults with ASD. c. Are delivered in inclusive environments, to the
extent practical. d. Are part of a coordinated system of care. (2) AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER
(ASD). ASD is a developmental disability that causes substantial impairments in social interaction
and communication and the presence of unusual behaviors and interests. Many people with ASD
have unusual ways of learning, paying attention, and reacting to different sensations. The
thinking and learning abilities of people with ASD can vary from...
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22-5C-3
Section 22-5C-3 Palliative Care Information and Education Program. (a) There is created a statewide
Palliative Care Information and Education Program in the State Health Department. The purpose
of the palliative care information and education program is to maximize the effectiveness
of palliative care initiatives in the state by ensuring that comprehensive and accurate information
and education about palliative care is available to the public, health care providers, and
health care facilities. The department shall publish on its website information and resources,
including links to external resources, about palliative care for the public, health care providers,
and health care facilities. This information shall include, but not be limited to, continuing
educational opportunities for health care providers; information about palliative care delivery
in the home and in other primary, secondary, and tertiary environments; and consumer educational
materials and referral information for...
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26-24-23
Section 26-24-23 Duties of office. The Office of School Readiness shall do all of the following:
(1) Establish criteria and administer such programs and services as may be necessary for the
operation and management of a voluntary prekindergarten program. (2) Administer such programs
and services as may be necessary for the operation and management of preschool and certain
child development programs coordinating with the Department of Education for the inclusion
of preschool special education. (3) Ensure that the prekindergarten program provides a developmentally
appropriate preschool program emphasizing growth in language and literacy, math concepts,
science, arts, physical development, and personal and social competence. (4) Receive and disperse
any funds appropriated to the office from the Legislature for the establishment, operation,
and administration of the prekindergarten program. The budget of the office shall be part
of the Department of Early Childhood Education. (5) Assist...
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22-6-153
Section 22-6-153 Contract to provide medical care to Medicaid beneficiaries; enrollment; grievance
procedures; duties of Medicaid Agency. (a) Subject to approval of the federal Centers for
Medicare and Medicaid Services, the Medicaid Agency shall enter into a contract in each Medicaid
region for at least one fully certified regional care organization to provide, pursuant to
a risk contract under which the Medicaid Agency makes a capitated payment, medical care to
Medicaid beneficiaries. However, the Medicaid Agency may enter into a contract pursuant to
this section only if, in the judgment of the Medicaid Agency, care of Medicaid beneficiaries
would be better, more efficient, and less costly than under the then existing care delivery
system. The Medicaid Agency may contract with more than one regional care organization in
a Medicaid region. Pursuant to the contract, the Medicaid Agency shall set capitation payments
for the regional care organization. (b) The Medicaid Agency shall...
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25-5-312
Section 25-5-312 Powers and duties of the board. The board shall exercise general supervision
in all matters related to the provision of medical services provided by physicians, as defined
in Section 25-5-310, rendered to workers under this article. The duties of the board shall
include, but are not limited to, the following: (1) Study, develop, and implement any necessary
and reasonable guidelines for medical services and physician care provided by physicians.
In addition, with respect to services provided by physicians, the board shall study, develop,
and recommend to the secretary uniform medical criteria and policies for the conduct of utilization
review, bill screenings, and medical necessity determinations for use by insurance carriers,
self-insurers, and claims administrators. (2) Study, design, and implement standardized uniform
claims processing forms and forms for the reporting of medical information to employers and
insurance companies by physicians. (3) Address and give...
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