Code of Alabama
Chapter 1 - General Provisions.
Section 27-1-11 - Dentists and Dental Hygienists as "Physicians" Under Health or Accident Insurance Policies.

Whenever the terms "physician" and/or "doctor" are used in any policy of health or accident insurance issued in this state or in any contract for the provision of health care, services, or benefits issued by any health, medical or other service corporation existing under, and by virtue of any laws of this state, said terms shall include within their meaning those persons licensed under and in accordance with Chapter 9 of Title 34 in respect to any care, services, procedures, or benefits covered by said policy of insurance or health care contract which the said persons are licensed to perform, any provisions in any such policy of insurance or health care contract to the contrary notwithstanding. This section shall be applicable to all policies in this state, regardless of date of issue, on October 10, 1975.

Structure Code of Alabama

Code of Alabama

Title 27 - Insurance.

Chapter 1 - General Provisions.

Section 27-1-1 - Short Title.

Section 27-1-2 - Definitions.

Section 27-1-3 - Applicability of Title - Generally.

Section 27-1-4 - Applicability of Title - Exemptions.

Section 27-1-5 - Compliance Requirement.

Section 27-1-6 - Prevalence of Particular Over General Provisions.

Section 27-1-7 - Effect of Captions or Headings.

Section 27-1-8 - Life Insurance Companies May Invest in Notes Secured by Mortgages or Deeds of Trust.

Section 27-1-9 - Life Insurance Companies May Invest in Loans Guaranteed Under Service Men's Readjustment Act.

Section 27-1-10 - Payment for Health Services of Chiropractor; Insured to Have Exclusive Right to Select Practitioner of Healing Arts.

Section 27-1-10.1 - Insurance Coverage for Drugs to Treat Life-Threatening Illnesses.

Section 27-1-11 - Dentists and Dental Hygienists as "Physicians" Under Health or Accident Insurance Policies.

Section 27-1-11.1 - Appropriations to Certain Universities Not to Be Considered in Patient Care Reimbursement.

Section 27-1-12 - Penalty for Violation of Title.

Section 27-1-13 - Existing Forms and Filings.

Section 27-1-14 - Preservation of Prior Rights, Obligations, Etc.

Section 27-1-15 - Payment for Services of Podiatrist.

Section 27-1-16

Section 27-1-17 - Limitation Periods for Payment of Claims; Overdue Claims; Retroactive Denials, Adjustments, etc.; Penalties.

Section 27-1-17.1 - Payment of Providers Through Electronic Funds Transfer Methods.

Section 27-1-18 - Contract Providing for Mental Health Services to Entitle Insured to Reimbursement for Outpatient and Inpatient Services by Qualified Psychiatrist or Psychologist.

Section 27-1-19 - Reimbursement of Health Care Providers.

Section 27-1-20 - Patient Right to Know Act.

Section 27-1-21 - Uniformity of Limits Applied to Fulfillment of Certain Drug Prescriptions.

Section 27-1-22 - Uniform Prescription Drug Information Card or Technology.

Section 27-1-23 - Motor Vehicle Accidents by Certain Public Safety Officers.

Section 27-1-24 - Alabama Insurance Underwriting Association.

Section 27-1-24.1 - Incentives for Homeowners Insurance Policies With Wind Coverage in Certain Areas.

Section 27-1-25 - Rate Filings and Related Actuarial Information for Homeowners Insurance Coverage to Be Public Information.