Code of Alabama - Title 27: Insurance - Chapter 56 - Access to Eye Care Act

• Section 27-56-1 Short title
  This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Access to Eye Care Act."
• Section 27-56-2 Definitions
  As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings: (1) COVERED PERSON. Any individual, family, or family member on whose behalf...
• Section 27-56-3 Payment for services
  An insurance policy, plan, or contract providing for third-party payment or prepayment of health or medical expenses shall include a provision for the payment to...
• Section 27-56-4 Prohibited activities
  An insurance policy, plan, or contract providing for third-party payment or prepayment of health or medical expenses shall not do any of the following: (1)...
• Section 27-56-5 Third-party payment
  (a) No insurance policy, plan, or contract providing for third-party payment or prepayment of health or medical expenses that provides coverage for eye care services...
• Section 27-56-6 When provisions applicable
  This chapter shall apply to services provided under a policy, plan, or contract providing for third-party payment or prepayment of health or medical expenses delivered,...
• Section 27-56-7 Applicability to certain providers
  (a) This chapter does not require and shall not be construed to require any insurance policy, plan, or contract to provide health care coverage for...
• Section 27-56-8 Implementation of coverage
  (a) Any insurance policy, plan, or contract that provides coverage for eye care services may contain provisions for maximum benefits and coinsurance limitations, deductibles, exclusions,...
• Section 27-56-9 Scope of practice
  Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to expand the scope of practice for any eye care provider.
• Section 27-56-10 Vision care providers - Contract requirements; rates; reimbursements; discounts
  (a) As used in this section, the following words shall have the following meanings: (1) CONTRACTUAL DISCOUNT. A percentage reduction from a provider's usual and...

Last modified: May 3, 2021