Ala. Admin. Code r. 560-X-18-.03
Prior Authorization
Effective Feb 11, 2009Rule effective October 1, 1982. Emergency rule effective June 28, 1991. Amended effective October 12, 1991. Amended: Filed July 7, 1994; effective August 12, 1994. Amended: Filed February 7, 1996; effective March 14, 1996. Amended: Filed January 7, 2009; effective February 11, 2009.Alabama Medicaid Agency
- (1) All non-emergency ambulance service rendered to eligible Alabama Medicaid recipients 100 miles or more one way where medical care is received), requires prior authorization.
- (2) All requests for prior authorization by the attending physicians or their representatives will be directed to the Medicaid’s Fiscal Agent.
Author: Carol Akin, Associate Director, Clinic/Ancillary Services
Statutory Authority: State Plan; 42 C.F.R. §§401 et seq.; Title XIX, Social Security Act.
History: Rule effective October 1, 1982. Emergency rule effective June 28, 1991. Amended effective October 12, 1991. Amended: Filed July 7, 1994; effective August 12, 1994. Amended: Filed February 7, 1996; effective March 14, 1996. Amended: Filed January 7, 2009; effective February 11, 2009.