Alabama § 27-20A-2 - Chapter Applicable to Group, Etc., Policies.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 27-20A-2 — Chapter Applicable to Group, Etc., Policies., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 27-20A-2. Chapter Applicable to Group, Etc., Policies.
No group, blanket, franchise, or association health insurance policy providing coverage on an expense incurred basis, nor group, blanket, franchise, or association service or indemnity type contract issued by a nonprofit corporation, nor group-type self insurance plan providing protection, insurance, or indemnity against hospital, medical, or surgical expenses, nor health maintenance organization plan shall be issued, delivered, executed, or renewed in this state, or approved for issuance or renewal in this state by the Commissioner of Insurance after 90 days beyond the effective date of this chapter, unless such policy, contract, or plan, at the option of the policyholder or sponsor, provides benefits to any insured, subscriber, or other person covered under the policy, contract, or plan for expenses incurred in connection with the treatment of alcoholism when such treatment is prescribed by a duly licensed doctor of medicine.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 27-20A-2
What does Code of Alabama § 27-20A-2 cover?
Section 27-20A-2 ("Chapter Applicable to Group, Etc., Policies.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Alabama § 27-20A-2?
A common citation format is "Code of Alabama § 27-20A-2" (Alabama). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Alabama law?
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