Section 27-53-1 Definitions. As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings: (1) GENETIC CHARACTERISTICS. A scientifically or medically identifiable gene or chromosome, or alteration thereof, that is known to be a cause of a disease or disorder, or determined to be associated with a statistically increased risk of development of […]
Section 27-53-2 Genetic test. (a) A health benefit plan may not require as a condition of insurability that a person take a genetic test to determine if the person has a predisposition for cancer. (b) A health benefit plan may not use the results of a genetic test which may show the predisposition of a […]
Section 27-53-3 Violation of chapter. 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 27-53-4 Applicability to Medicaid programs. This chapter shall apply to all programs administered by the Alabama Medicaid Agency. (Acts 1997, No. 97-721, p. 1492, §4.)
