Alabama § 27-54-5 - Implementation of Coverage.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 27-54-5 — Implementation of Coverage., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 27-54-5. Implementation of Coverage.
(a) A group health benefit plan, policy, or contract that provides coverage for the services to be offered pursuant to this chapter may contain provisions for maximum benefits and coinsurance and limitations, deductibles, exclusions, and utilization review protocols to the extent that these provisions are not inconsistent with the requirements of this chapter.
(b) The issuer of a group health benefit plan, policy, or contract may either disclose the additional premium for such additional mental health benefits to the prospective contract holder and allow the contract holder to elect such additional benefits on an optional basis; or conform its policies, contracts, or certificates issued on and after January 1, 2001, and adjust its premium costs to reflect the additional benefit costs.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 27-54-5
What does Code of Alabama § 27-54-5 cover?
Section 27-54-5 ("Implementation of Coverage.") 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 § 27-54-5?
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