The State Department of Human Resources is authorized to establish, in keeping with Title I of the Federal Social Security Act as amended, a medical assistance program for certain persons 65 years of age and over not receiving old age pensions. The Department of Human Resources shall be responsible for the administration of the program but may contract with another state agency or private organization in connection with this program.
Structure Code of Alabama
Chapter 6 - Medical Assistance to Elderly Persons.
Section 38-6-1 - Program of Medical Assistance to Elderly Not Receiving Pensions Authorized.
Section 38-6-2 - Medical Assistance Defined; Right to Choose Practitioner or Participate in Program.
Section 38-6-3 - Determination of Scope of Medical Assistance.
Section 38-6-4 - Rules for Determining Eligibility for Assistance.
Section 38-6-5 - Persons Eligible for Medical Assistance.
Section 38-6-6 - Procedures for Determining Eligibility.
Section 38-6-7 - Hearing for Applicant or Recipient.
Section 38-6-8 - Penalty for False Representation.
Section 38-6-9 - Suspension of Provisions Conflicting With Amendments to Social Security Act.