HJR21 Alabama 2013 Session

Updated Jan 14, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Victor Gaston
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2013
Title: Medicaid Agency, amendment to Rule 560-x-17-.05, entitled "Billing Procedure," disapproval by Joint Committee on Administrative Regulation Review, sustained, Medicaid Agency urged to adopt revised rule
Summary: The Alabama Legislature sustains the Joint Committee on Administrative Regulation Review's disapproval of the Medicaid Agency's proposed amendment to the Billing Procedure rule and urges a revised rule.
What This Bill Does
It confirms that the proposed amendment to Rule 560-x-17-.05, 'Billing Procedure,' was disapproved. It directs the Medicaid Agency to draft and adopt a revised version of that rule. The resolution expresses legislative support for the disapproval and directs action, without changing existing law by itself.

Who It Affects
Medicaid Agency, which would be required to develop and adopt a revised version of the 'Billing Procedure' rule (560-x-17-.05).
Medicaid providers and beneficiaries, who would experience billing procedure changes once a revised rule is adopted, but remain under current rules until then.

Key Provisions
Sustains the disapproval of the Medicaid Agency's proposed amendment to Rule 560-x-17-.05, 'Billing Procedure.'
Urges the Medicaid Agency to adopt a revised version of the rule.
Shows concurrence by both the House and Senate, formalizing the decision.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Resolutions, Legislative