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Ala. Code § 27-54-1 Legislative Intent; Public Policy
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(a) The Legislature finds the following: (1) Mental illness affects many citizens of this state each year, resulting in anguish, grief, desperation, fear, isolation, and a sense of hopelessness of significant levels among victims and families. (2) Consequences of mental illness i…
Ala. Code § 27-54-2 Definitions
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For purposes of this chapter, the following terms have the following meanings: (1) DAY TREATMENT SERVICES. Includes, but is not limited to: Physiological, psychological, and psychosocial concepts, techniques, and processes necessary to maintain or develop functional skills of cli…
Ala. Code § 27-54-3 Additional Benefits
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Each group health benefit plan shall offer to provide, at a minimum, the following additional benefits for a person suffering from a mental or nervous condition: (1) Inpatient services. (2) Day treatment services. (3) Outpatient services. (Act 2000-386, p. 605, §4.)
Ala. Code § 27-54-4 Illnesses Covered; Requirements of Benefit Plans, Etc
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(a) All group health benefit plans shall offer to provide, at a minimum, additional benefits according to this chapter for a person receiving medical treatment for any of the following mental illnesses diagnosed by an appropriately licensed provider. (1) Schizophrenia, schizophre…