Code of Alabama - Title 34: Professions and Businesses - Section 34-19-21 - Coverage or reimbursement for services not required

Section 34-19-21 - Coverage or reimbursement for services not required.

Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed to create a requirement that any health benefit plan, group insurance plan, policy, or contract for health care services 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 other similar business entity that pays for, purchases, or furnishes group health care services to patients, insureds, or beneficiaries in this state, including entities created pursuant to Article 6, commencing with Section 10A-20-6.01, of Chapter 20, Title 10A, provide coverage or reimbursement for the services described or authorized in this chapter.

(Act 2017-383, §4.)

Last modified: May 3, 2021