Ala. Admin. Code r. 190-X-5-.07

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 190-X-5-.07 - Trust Accounting Procedures For Pre-Payment Plans

A chiropractor who offers any treatment plan which includes payment of fees for services, goods or appliances to be performed or supplied in the future i.e. prior to the furnishing or supplying of any services, goods or appliances shall comply with all of the following requirements.

(a) Maintain for each patient a signed statement which explains fully and completely the services, goods or appliances to be provided and the terms and conditions of payment. This statement shall include provisions for an accounting to the patient upon request as well as provisions for the return of all unearned fees in the event the patient chiropractic relationship is terminated.

(b) The treatment plan shall include an accurate description of the services, goods or appliances to be performed or supplied as well as the period of time in which the referenced services, goods or appliances will be performed or supplied.

(c) Complete records of such account funds shall be maintained for five (5) years after the performance or supplying of the services goods or appliances or from the termination of treatment. In addition, records shall include a ledger of all funds received and payments made which must be patient specific.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 190-X-5-.07

Filed September 30, 1982. Amended: Filed February 16, 1984. Amended: Filed June 4, 1997; effective July 9, 1997. Amended: Filed January 23, 1998; effective February 27, 1998. Amended: Filed August 24, 2006; effective September 28, 2006. Repealed and New Rule: Filed March 12, 2008; effective April 16, 2008.

Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXV, Issue No. 03, December 30, 2016, eff. 2/2/2017.

Author: Alabama State Board of Chiropractic Examiners

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 34-24-144, 34-24-165, 34-24-166(2).