Alabama - State Diabetes Insurance Coverage Laws

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Alabama has no mandated diabetes coverage insurance laws. This means that you can be turned down for an individual insurance policy due to a medical condition. However, if you are HIPPA Eligible, you may qualify for the state's high-risk insurance pool.

Summary of Provisions

* Requirement related to diabetes? No
* Diabetes Education services covered? No
* Medical nutritional therapy covered? No
* Diabetes supplies covered? No
* Specified supplies covered? No

Durable Medical Equipment Coverage

There are no laws mandating coverage of durable medical equipment for diabetes care.

Prescription Drug Coverage of Diabetes Supplies

There are no laws mandating prescription coverage of diabetes medications, insulin, or supplies.

Alabama Insurance Department - (334) 269-3550

If you have insurance and are unable to resolve problems of coverage with your insurance provider you can file a complaint with the Alabama Insurance Department.