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27-17-9
Section 27-17-9 Policy provisions - Furnishing of merchandise and services - Cash benefit in
lieu thereof. There shall be a provision that if the death of the insured or, if a vault or
monument policy, the burial of the insured occurs outside the State of Alabama or at a greater
distance from an authorized funeral director or monument dealer of the insurer than that specified
in Section 27-17-8, the insurer will, in lieu of furnishing such merchandise and services,
pay a cash benefit of not less than one half of the specified retail value of the merchandise
and services provided in the policy; provided, however, that the insurer may provide for a
reduced benefit as to an insured less than one year of age at death. The policy may contain
a provision for the payment of such cash benefit at the option of the insurer under any other
circumstances where it is impractical for any reason to furnish the merchandise and services
provided by the policy. (Acts 1971, No. 407, p. 707, §400.)...
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27-17-7
Section 27-17-7 Policy provisions - Authorized funeral director or monument dealer. There shall
be a provision that the insurer has contracted with and appointed an authorized funeral director
or monument dealer in this state to furnish the merchandise and services provided by the policy.
The policy may also provide that the term "authorized funeral director" or "authorized
monument dealer" shall mean a funeral director or monument dealer authorized by the insurer
at the time of the insured's death. (Acts 1971, No. 407, p. 707, §398.)...
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27-17A-2
Section 27-17A-2 Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the following
meanings: (1) ALTERNATIVE CONTAINER. A nonmetal receptacle or enclosure, without ornamentation
or a fixed interior lining, which is designed for the encasement of human remains and which
is made of cardboard, pressed-wood, composition materials (with or without an outside covering),
or pouches of canvas or other materials. (2) ARRANGEMENT CONFERENCE. The meeting occurring
either at need or preneed between the seller and the purchaser during which funeral or cemetery
merchandise and services are discussed. (3) ARRANGEMENT CONFERENCE FEE. The charge to the
purchaser in conjunction with the arrangement conference. (4) AT NEED. At the time of death,
or immediately following death. (5) AUTHORIZING AGENT. One who is lawfully authorized to control
the final disposition of human remains. (6) BELOW-GROUND CRYPT. A preplaced enclosed chamber,
which is usually constructed of reinforced concrete,...
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27-1-17
Section 27-1-17 Limitation periods for payment of claims; overdue claims; retroactive denials,
adjustments, etc.; penalties. (a) Each insurer, health service corporation, and health benefit
plan that issues or renews any policy of accident or health insurance providing benefits for
medical or hospital expenses for its insured persons shall pay for services rendered by Alabama
health care providers within 45 calendar days upon receipt of a clean written claim or 30
calendar days upon receipt of a clean electronic claim. If the insurer, health service corporation,
or health benefit plan is denying or pending the claim, the insurer, health service corporation,
or health benefit plan shall, within 45 calendar days for a written claim and 30 calendar
days for an electronic claim, notify the health care provider or certificate holder of the
reason for denying or pending the claim and what, if any, additional information is required
to process the claim. Any undisputed portion of the claim...
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27-19-103
Section 27-19-103 Definitions. Unless the context requires otherwise, the definitions in this
section apply throughout this article. (1) APPLICANT. In the case of: a. An individual long-term
care insurance policy, the person who seeks to contract for benefits. b. A group long-term
care insurance policy, the proposed certificate holder. (2) CERTIFICATE. Any certificate issued
under a group long-term care insurance policy, which policy has been delivered or issued for
delivery in this state. (3) COMMISSIONER. The Alabama Commissioner of Insurance. (4) GROUP
LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE. A long-term care insurance policy which is delivered or issued for
delivery in this state and issued to any of the following: a. One or more employers or labor
organizations, or to a trust or to the trustees of a fund established by one or more employers
or labor organizations, or a combination thereof, for employees or former employees or a combination
thereof, or for members or former members or a...
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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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27-44-3
Section 27-44-3 Scope of chapter. (a) This chapter shall provide coverage for the policies
and contracts specified in subsection (b) as follows: (1) To persons who, regardless of where
they reside (except for non-resident certificate holders under group policies or contracts),
are the beneficiaries, assignees, or payees of the persons covered under subdivision (2).
(2) To persons who are owners of or certificate holders under the policies or contracts, other
than structured settlement annuities, and in each case who are either of the following: a.
Residents b. Not residents, but only under all of the following conditions: 1. The insurer
that issued the policies or contracts is domiciled in this state. 2. The states in which the
persons reside have associations similar to the association created by this chapter. 3. The
persons are not eligible for coverage by an association in any other state due to the fact
the insurer was not licensed in the state at the time specified in the state's...
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35-12-72
Section 35-12-72 Presumption of abandonment. (a) Property is presumed abandoned if it is unclaimed
by the apparent owner during the time set forth below for the particular property: (1) Traveler's
checks, 15 years after issuance. (2) Money order, five years after issuance. (3) A demand,
savings, or time deposit including a deposit that is automatically renewable, three years
after the earlier of maturity, as extended from time to time, or the date of the last indication
by the apparent owner of interest in the property. (4) Tangible and intangible property held
in a safe deposit box or other safekeeping depository in this state in the ordinary course
of the holder's business and proceeds resulting from the sale of the property permitted by
other law, three years after expiration of the lease or rental period on the box or other
depository. (5) Money or credits owed to a customer as a result of a retail business transaction,
one year after the obligation accrued. (6) Property in an...
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27-17-13
Section 27-17-13 Policy provisions - Nonforfeiture benefits and cash surrender values. There
shall be provisions for nonforfeiture benefits and cash surrender values as required by Section
27-15-28; except, that, with respect to benefits provided in the form of funeral or monument
merchandise and services, the required minimum cash surrender values shall be two thirds of
the cash surrender values which would be required for a cash life insurance policy having
a face amount equal to the cash benefit provided in accordance with Section 27-17-9. (Acts
1971, No. 407, p. 707, §404.)...
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27-17-8
Section 27-17-8 Policy provisions - Furnishing of merchandise and services - Generally. There
shall be a provision that if the death of the insured or, if a vault or monument policy, the
burial of the insured occurs within the State of Alabama and within a specified distance from
an authorized funeral director or monument dealer of the insurer, the merchandise and services
provided by the policy shall be furnished by such authorized funeral director or monument
dealer upon the request of the beneficiary or other person having authority to make funeral
arrangements. (Acts 1971, No. 407, p. 707, §399.)...
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