Medical assistance for persons 65 years of age and over not receiving old age pensions shall mean the same as the term is defined in the Federal Social Security Act as amended. Any individual receiving medical assistance under this chapter shall have full freedom of choice in selecting any provider of medical care and services, as defined in Title I of the Federal Social Security Act as amended, who is duly licensed to provide such care and services to the general public by a state licensing authority when such licensing is required and who qualifies and agrees to participate under this chapter. All providers of such medical assistance to the aged electing to qualify to participate in the state plan under this chapter shall have the opportunity to do so.
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.