Section 27-50-1 – Short Title.

Section 27-50-1 Short title. This chapter shall be known as “The Breast Cancer Screening Act.” (Acts 1997, No. 97-414, p. 685, §1.)

Section 27-50-2 – Legislative Intent.

Section 27-50-2 Legislative intent. It is the intent of the Legislature to assist women with the early detection of breast cancer and thereby prevent the following: (1) Avoidable early death from breast cancer. (2) Avoidable suffering and impaired quality of life from late detection of breast cancer. (3) Avoidable suffering and impaired quality of life […]

Section 27-50-3 – Health Benefit Plan.

Section 27-50-3 Health benefit plan. As used in this chapter, the term “health benefit plan” has the following meaning: A health insurance policy, including a self-insured health plan, that covers hospital, medical, or surgical expenses, health maintenance organizations, preferred provider organizations, medical service organizations, physician-hospital organizations, or any other person, firm, corporation, joint venture, or […]

Section 27-50-4 – Health Benefit Plan Coverage.

Section 27-50-4 Health benefit plan coverage. Every health benefit plan which provides coverage for surgical services for a mastectomy shall provide coverage for screening mammography as follows: (1) For women ages 40 to 49, inclusive, a mammogram at least every two years or more frequently based on the recommendation of a woman’s physician. (2) For […]

Section 27-50-5 – Penalties for Compliance With Article – Prohibited.

Section 27-50-5 Penalties for compliance with article – Prohibited. (a) No health benefit plan subject to the provisions of this chapter shall terminate the services, reduce capitation payment, or otherwise penalize an attending physician or other health care provider who orders medical care consistent with this chapter. (b) Nothing in this chapter is intended to […]

Section 27-50-6 – License Suspension, Etc.

Section 27-50-6 License suspension, etc. A license issued by the Department of Insurance to an insurance company or a health maintenance organization shall be subject to suspension, revocation, or imposition or other administrative penalty authorized by law, within the discretion of the Commissioner of Insurance, for any violation of the provisions of this chapter. (Acts […]

Section 27-50-7 – Alabama Medicaid Agency.

Section 27-50-7 Alabama Medicaid Agency. This chapter shall apply to all programs administered by the Alabama Medicaid Agency. (Acts 1997, No. 97-414, p. 685, §7.)