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16-25A-7
Section 16-25A-7 Authorization and execution of contracts; evidence of coverage; denial of
claims. (a) The board is hereby authorized to execute a contract or contracts to provide for
the benefits or the administration of the plan determined in accordance with the provisions
of this article. Such contract or contracts may be executed with one or more agencies or corporations
licensed to transact or administer group health insurance business in this state. All of the
benefits to be provided under this article may be included in one or more similar contracts
issued by the same or different companies. The board is further authorized to develop a plan
whereby it may become self-insured upon its finding that such arrangement would be financially
advantageous to the state and plan participants. (b) Before entering into any contract or
contracts authorized by subsection (a), the board shall invite competitive bids from all qualified
entities who may wish to administer or offer plans for the...
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27-52-21
Section 27-52-21 Commissioner of Insurance; benefits offered to small employers; "small
employer" defined. (a) The Commissioner of Insurance shall, by regulation, establish
the conditions, restrictions, requirements, and plan of operation of the Alabama Small Employer
Allocation Program consistent with the requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act of 1996 and any and all federal regulations adopted pursuant thereto, which
plan benefits shall be inclusive of the provisions of Sections 27-1-10 and 27-19-39. The program
shall be patterned after the Small Employer Health Insurance Availability models developed
by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. (b) All insurers that offer health
benefit plans to small employers in this state on and after August 1, 1997, shall be required
to meet the requirements of the program as a condition of authority to transact business in
this state. (c) For the purposes of this article, a "small employer" means any...
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38-3-9
Section 38-3-9 Adoption of rules; additional functions. The department shall adopt rules pursuant
to the Alabama Administrative Procedure Act to implement and administer this chapter and may
perform all of the following functions: (1) Provide technical assistance and consultation
upon request to public and private nonprofit agencies with respect to programs, services,
and activities for elderly people. (2) Provide assistance upon request to federal agencies,
other state agencies or departments, and private organizations on studies and surveys on the
special problems of the aged in such matters as mental and physical health, housing, transportation,
family relationships, employment, income, vocational rehabilitation, recreation, and education;
make such reports as are appropriate to the Governor and other federal and state agencies;
and develop recommendations for administrative or legislative action to assist the aged. (3)
Develop and strengthen the services available for the aging in...
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22-6-120
Section 22-6-120 Legislative findings. The Legislature finds the following: (1) The availability
of appropriate pharmaceutical benefits to every Alabama citizen is a critical component to
the overall health of its population. (2) Alabama should strive to provide appropriate, safe,
effective, and cost-efficient pharmaceutical care to those who depend on health benefits through
state funded programs. (3) The Alabama Medicaid Agency should endeavor to manage the Medicaid
Pharmacy Program utilizing clinical management tools in a manner to foster optimal health
outcomes at reasonable costs. (4) State Medicaid programs and private insurance plans across
the country utilize preferred drug lists as an effective way to foster and encourage clinically
appropriate and safe use of pharmaceuticals in a cost-effective manner. (5) Based on the proven
effectiveness of preferred drug programs to foster appropriate use of drugs, it is in the
best interests of Alabama and its citizens for the Alabama...
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27-31E-2
Section 27-31E-2 Strengthen Alabama Homes Program; grants, funding. (a) There is established
within the Department of Insurance, the Strengthen Alabama Homes Program. (b) There is established
the Strengthen Alabama Homes Fund within the State Treasury for the use of the department
to administer the program. (c) This chapter does not create an entitlement for property owners
or obligate the state in any way to fund the inspection or retrofitting of residential property
in this state. Implementation of this program is subject to annual legislative appropriations,
receipt of federal grants or funds, or receipt of other sources of grants or funds. The department
shall use its best efforts to obtain grants or funds from the federal government or other
funding sources to supplement the financial resources of the program that may be provided
by the state. (d) Monies in the program shall be deposited in the Strengthen Alabama Homes
Fund. Monies shall not lapse, unless otherwise specified under...
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27-54A-2
Section 27-54A-2 Treatment under certain policies and contracts. (a) As used in this section,
the following words have the following meanings: (1) APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS. The design,
implementation, and evaluation of environmental modifications, using behavioral stimuli and
consequences, to produce socially significant improvement in human behavior, including the
use of direct observation, measurement, and functional analysis of the relationship between
environment and behavior. (2) AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER. Any of the pervasive developmental
disorders or autism spectrum disorders as defined by the most recent edition of the Diagnostic
and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) or the edition that was in effect at the
time of diagnosis. (3) BEHAVIORAL HEALTH TREATMENT. Counseling and treatment programs, including
applied behavior analysis that are both of the following: a. Necessary to develop, maintain,
or restore, to the maximum extent practicable, the functioning of an...
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27-7-5.2
Section 27-7-5.2 Licenses - Limited license for travel insurance producers. (a) As used in
this section, the following terms shall have the following meanings: (1) OFFER AND DISSEMINATE.
Provide general information, including a description of the coverage and price, as well as
processing the application, collecting premiums, and performing other non-licensable activities
permitted by the state. (2) TRAVEL INSURANCE. a. Insurance coverage for personal risks incident
to planned travel, including, but not limited to: 1. Interruption or cancellation of trip
or event. 2. Loss of baggage or personal effects. 3. Damages to accommodations or rental vehicles.
4. Sickness, accident, disability, or death occurring during travel. b. Travel insurance does
not include major medical plans which provide comprehensive medical protection for travelers
with trips lasting six months or longer, including for example, those working overseas or
military personnel being deployed. (3) TRAVEL INSURANCE...
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36-1-6.1
Section 36-1-6.1 Professional liability coverage for state employees or agents; duties of Finance
Director; self-insurance; costs of insurance. (a) The various state agencies, departments,
boards, or commissions shall determine and report their needs for liability coverage to the
Finance Director, the Insurance Commissioner, and the Attorney General. The Finance Director,
with the advice of the Insurance Commissioner and Attorney General, shall then determine the
type of blanket policy needed to provide basic coverage for deaths, injuries, or damages arising
out of the negligent or wrongful acts or omissions committed by state employees or agents
of the state, including retired licensed physicians and dentists while they are voluntarily
serving at free health care clinics and individuals serving as foster parents licensed or
approved by the Department of Human Resources to maintain homes for a child or children under
the supervision of the department or serving as adult foster care...
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36-29-21
Section 36-29-21 Definitions. When used in this article, the following terms shall have the
following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) BOARD. The Flexible
Employees Benefits Board. (2) EMPLOYEE. A person who is employed by the State of Alabama,
its agencies, departments, or for a county health department, and who receives his compensation
through means of a state warrant drawn upon the State Treasury, or by check drawn by the Alabama
State Port Authority, or from the treasury of the Department of Mental Health, other than
those employees covered by the federal Railroad Retirement Act. Further, for the purposes
of long-term care insurance, this definition covers any person employed by a local government
in the State of Alabama. (3) INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. The Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as
amended. (4) PARTICIPATING EMPLOYEE. An employee who elects to participate in the flexible
benefit plan and meets the requirements set forth in said plan. (5) SALARY...
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45-32-60.02
Section 45-32-60.02 Additional expense allowance; compensation; mileage allowance; equipment
and supplies; health insurance benefits; fee for death certificates. (a) The Greene County
Commission may provide the Coroner of Greene County with additional expense allowances and
compensation or salary. The county commission may provide for any expense allowance granted
to the coroner by this section or otherwise to convert to salary effective beginning the next
term of office of the coroner. Any salary otherwise granted to the coroner shall be effective
beginning the next term of office of the coroner. In addition, the coroner may receive any
uniform increases in compensation granted to other local elected officials pursuant to Chapter
2A of Title 11, except that any increases in compensation during the term of the coroner shall
be paid as an expense allowance and shall convert to salary effective beginning the next term
of office of the coroner. (b) The county commission may provide the...
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