Ala. Code § 27-48-2 (1975) Coverage For Medically Necessary Inpatient Care For Mother and Newly Born Child

• Library: Alabama Statutes
• Edition: 2023
• Currency: Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions.
• Year: 2023
• Citation: Ala. Code § 27-48-2 (1975)

(a) Every health benefit plan that provides maternity coverage shall provide coverage for the following:

(1) All medically necessary inpatient care for a mother and her newly born child as determined by the woman's prenatal care physician, obstetrician-gyne...

(2) Benefits for any hospital length of stay of not less than 48 hours in connection with childbirth for the mother or newborn child, following a normal vaginal delivery.

(3) Benefits for any hospital length of stay of not less than 96 hours in connection with childbirth for the mother or newborn child, following a cesarean section.

(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of subdivisions (2) and (3) of subsection (a), a mother may be discharged early if she, after being advised by her medical provider in writing of the advantages and disadvantages of early discharge, consents in writing, and the medical provider agrees to the early discharge.