Alabama § 34-19-21 - Coverage or Reimbursement for Services Not Required.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 34-19-21 — Coverage or Reimbursement for Services Not Required., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 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.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 34-19-21
What does Code of Alabama § 34-19-21 cover?
Section 34-19-21 ("Coverage or Reimbursement for Services Not Required.") 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.
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