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AL HB583
Bill
Status
6/4/2015
Primary Sponsor
Ronald Johnson
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 34-14C-5 of the Code of Alabama 1975 to exempt out-of-state providers of home medical equipment from state licensing requirements when providing services to Alabama Medicaid recipients in accordance with state or federal law.
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Maintains existing exemptions for home health agencies certified for Medicare and Medicaid, hospital-based home medical equipment services, licensed healthcare practitioners, manufacturers and wholesalers, retail pharmacies, hospice programs, skilled nursing facilities, governmental agencies, and mail order companies.
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Clarifies that licensed physicians practicing medicine cannot be prohibited or restricted by home medical equipment licensing requirements.
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Becomes effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor.
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Passed House on 19-MAY-15 and Senate on 03-JUN-15.
Legislative Description
Home Medical Equipment Services Providers Board, Medicaid recipients, out-of-state providers exempt, Sec. 34-14C-5 am'd.
Health
Last Action
Delivered to Governor at 9:30 a.m. on June 4, 2015.
6/4/2015