Code of Alabama
Article 1 - General Provisions.
Section 36-29-8 - Optional Inclusion by Persons Eligible for Coverage; Submission of False or Misleading Information.

(a) All persons in the employment of the State of Alabama who are eligible for coverage under the provisions of this chapter and the rules and regulations of the board adopted pursuant thereto shall have the option to be included in such coverage and shall have an option as to whether they will subscribe to such coverage for their dependents, such option to be exercised in the manner and within the time limitation prescribed by the board.
(b) All persons who become employees of the State of Alabama, as defined by the terms of this chapter and the rules and regulations promulgated by the board pursuant thereto, shall have the option to become members of the plan hereby provided and shall have an option as to whether they will subscribe to such coverage for their dependents; provided, that the exercise of such option shall be contingent upon acceptance by the board subject to proper documentation of eligibility and such coverage may be deferred during any reasonable waiting period provided in the contract or contracts.
(c) Any employee or retiree knowingly and willfully submitting materially false information to the board or engaging in fraudulent activity that causes financial harm to the plan, may, upon a determination by the board, (1) repay all claims and other expenses, including an interest charge based on the applicable interest rate paid by the state under Section 40-1-44, incurred by the plan related to the intentional submission of false or misleading information or fraudulent activity and (2) may be subject to disqualification from coverage under the plan.

Structure Code of Alabama

Code of Alabama

Title 36 - Public Officers and Employees.

Chapter 29 - State Employees' Health Insurance Plan.

Article 1 - General Provisions.

Section 36-29-1 - Definitions.

Section 36-29-2 - State Employees' Insurance Board; Procedures for Election of State Employee Members and Retired Members.

Section 36-29-3 - Factors to Be Considered by Board in Design of Health Insurance Plan.

Section 36-29-4 - Establishment and Provisions of Health Insurance Plan; Rules and Regulations.

Section 36-29-5 - Expenses, Treatment, etc., Not to Be Included Under Plan.

Section 36-29-6 - Authorization and Execution of Contracts; Documentation of Benefits.

Section 36-29-7 - Payment of Employer's Contribution; Coverage for Dependents; Changes to Contributions; Withholding of Employee's Contribution; State Employees' Insurance Fund.

Section 36-29-8 - Optional Inclusion by Persons Eligible for Coverage; Submission of False or Misleading Information.

Section 36-29-9 - Contracts to Provide for Health Insurance for Retiring State Employees, Spouses and Dependents; Adoption of Rules and Regulations for Election by Retiring Employees or Surviving Spouses and Dependents as to Participation, etc., in P...

Section 36-29-10 - Election by Retired Employees to Continue Coverage; Payment of Premiums.

Section 36-29-11 - Payment of Benefits Under Plan.

Section 36-29-12 - Rules and Regulations; Notice of Denial of Claim; Review.

Section 36-29-13 - Appropriations to Board; Recognition of Medicaid Premiums Paid by Retiree.

Section 36-29-14 - Health Insurance Coverage Under State Employees' Insurance Board; Operation of Board.

Section 36-29-14.1 - Election by Soil and Water Conservation Districts to Receive Coverage for Officers and Employees.

Section 36-29-15 - Coverage of Members of Legislature, Lieutenant Governor and Dependents; Limitation of Benefits; Payment of Premiums; Rules and Regulations.

Section 36-29-16 - Group Insurance for Retired Judges of Probate and Legislators; Payment of Cost.

Section 36-29-17 - Election by Employees and Officers of Alabama Sports Hall of Fame Board to Receive Coverage.

Section 36-29-18 - Generic Equivalent Medications.

Section 36-29-19.1 - The State Employees' Insurance Board Shall Maintain Detailed Records.

Section 36-29-19.2 - The State Employees' Insurance Board May Offer Supplemental Coverage.

Section 36-29-19.3 - Surcharge on Smokers; Changes in Contributions.

Section 36-29-19.4 - Assistance to Low Income Employees and Retirees.

Section 36-29-19.5 - Premium Deductions Shall Be Pretax; Transfer of Funds.

Section 36-29-19.6 - The State Employees' Insurance Board Shall Constitute a Body Corporate.

Section 36-29-19.7 - Retiree Contribution Based on Years of Service.

Section 36-29-19.8 - Supplemental Coverage for Certain Retirees.

Section 36-29-19.9 - Continued Coverage for Spouse and Dependents of Covered Person Killed in the Line of Duty.