(a) Any insurance policy, plan, or contract that provides coverage for eye care services may contain provisions for maximum benefits and coinsurance limitations, deductibles, exclusions, and utilization review protocols to the extent that these provisions are not inconsistent with the requirements of this chapter.
(b) If eye care coverage is provided, the eye care benefits for services provided by optometrists within the scope of their licenses shall be subject to the same annual deductible or coinsurance established for all other eye care providers for which coverage is provided.
Structure Code of Alabama
Chapter 56 - Access to Eye Care Act.
Section 27-56-1 - Short Title.
Section 27-56-2 - Definitions.
Section 27-56-3 - Payment for Services.
Section 27-56-4 - Prohibited Activities.
Section 27-56-5 - Third-Party Payment.
Section 27-56-6 - When Provisions Applicable.
Section 27-56-7 - Applicability to Certain Providers.
Section 27-56-8 - Implementation of Coverage.
Section 27-56-9 - Scope of Practice.
Section 27-56-10 - Vision Care Providers - Contract Requirements; Rates; Reimbursements; Discounts.