Ala. Admin. Code r. 560-X-6-.08

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 02, November 27, 2024

Section 560-X-6-.08 - Consent Statements Required Before Services Are Provided

Refer to the rules regarding consent and authorization contained in paragraphs within this chapter regarding sterilization, and abortions, Chapter 14 of this Code, and to Title 22, Chapter 8, Code of Ala. 1975. Note: Nontherapeutic sterilization performed for the sole purpose of rendering a person permanently incapable of reproducing is not available to persons under twenty-one (21) years of age under the Medicaid Program.

Author: Mary Timmerman, Associate Director; Medical Services Program

Rule effective October 1, 1982. Amended effective March 12, 1987. Amended: Filed May 10, 2002; effective June 14, 2002.

Statutory Authority: Title XIX, Social Security Act; 42 C.F.R. §§441.257, 401, et seq.; State Plan.