Alabama Administrative Code
Title 560 - ALABAMA MEDICAID AGENCY
Chapter 560-X-1 - GENERAL
Section 560-X-1-.01 - Organizational Description
The Alabama Medicaid Agency (hereinafter referred to as "Medicaid") administers the State Plan for Medical Assistance under Title XIX of the Social Security Act (hereinafter referred to as "State Plan") which provides payment for authorized medical services and supplies available to categorically eligible recipients. Certain services are mandatory under §1902, Title XIX of the Social Security Act Mandatory services are defined in 42 C.F.R. Section 440.210. Certain other services are provided at the option of the State of Alabama. The optional services are defined in 42 C.F.R. Section 440.225.
Author: Kathy Hall, Deputy Commissioner, Program Administration
Statutory Authority: Social Security Act, Title XIX, §1902(a)(10)(A); 42 C.F.R. § 440.210; Executive Order Numbers 38, 81and 83.