AL



License required (In-state)Req. for suppliers (Out-of-state)Licensing AgencyVerify OnlineReq. for Pharmacies (in-state)Notes

Automatic Ext Defibrillator (AEDS) and/or Supplies (DM01)

Home Medical Equipment Services ProviderSee Note AAlabama Board of Home Medical Equipment Services Provider

Yes

http://www.homemed.alabama.gov/Roster.aspx?sm=c_d

No

A

D

Blood Glucose Monitors/ Supplies (Non-Mail Order) (DM05)

Home Medical Equipment Services ProviderSee Note AAlabama Board of Home Medical Equipment Services Provider

Yes

http://www.homemed.alabama.gov/Roster.aspx?sm=c_d

No

A

D

Blood Glucose Monitors/Supplies (Mail Order) (DM06)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

Breast Prostheses and/or Accessories (PD01)

Mastectomy Fitter License

Yes

Alabama State Board of Prosthetists and Orthotists

Yes

http://www.apob.alabama.gov/pages/directory.htm

Yes

N/A

Canes and/or Crutches (M01)

Home Medical Equipment Services ProviderSee Note AAlabama Board of Home Medical Equipment Services Provider

Yes

http://www.homemed.alabama.gov/Roster.aspx?sm=c_d

No

A

D

Cochlear Implants (PD02)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

Commodes, Urinals, Bedpans (DM02)

Home Medical Equipment Services ProviderSee Note AAlabama Board of Home Medical Equipment Services Provider

Yes

http://www.homemed.alabama.gov/Roster.aspx?sm=c_d

No

A

D

Continuous Passive Motion (CPM) Devices (DM03)

Home Medical Equipment Services ProviderSee Note AAlabama Board of Home Medical Equipment Services Provider

Yes

http://www.homemed.alabama.gov/Roster.aspx?sm=c_d

No

A

D

Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP Devices) (R01)

Home Medical Equipment Services ProviderSee Note AAlabama Board of Home Medical Equipment Services Provider

Yes

http://www.homemed.alabama.gov/Roster.aspx?sm=c_d

No

A

D

Contracture Treatment Devices: Dynamic Splint (DM04)

Home Medical Equipment Services ProviderSee Note AAlabama Board of Home Medical Equipment Services Provider

Yes

http://www.homemed.alabama.gov/Roster.aspx?sm=c_d

No

A

D

Diabetic Shoes and Inserts (S02)

Therapeutic Shoe Fitter License

Yes

Alabama State Board of Prosthetists and Orthotists

Yes

http://www.apob.alabama.gov/pages/directory.htm

No

F

Diabetic Shoes/Inserts – Custom (S03)

Pedorthist License

Yes

Alabama State Board of Prosthetists and Orthotists

Yes

http://www.apob.alabama.gov/pages/directory.htm

No

F

Enteral Equipment and Supplies (PE04)

Home Medical Equipment Services ProviderSee Note AAlabama Board of Home Medical Equipment Services Provider

Yes

http://www.homemed.alabama.gov/Roster.aspx?sm=c_d

No

A

D

Enteral Nutrients (PE03)

Home Medical Equipment Services ProviderSee Note AAlabama Board of Home Medical Equipment Services Provider

Yes

http://www.homemed.alabama.gov/Roster.aspx?sm=c_d

No

A

D

Epoetin (A01)

Pharmacy License

Yes

Alabama State Board of Pharmacy

Yes

https://igovsolution.net/albop_online/Lookups/Business_Lookup.aspx

Yes

N/A

External Infusion Pump Supplies (DM24)

Home Medical Equipment Services ProviderSee Note AAlabama Board of Home Medical Equipment Services Provider

Yes

http://www.homemed.alabama.gov/Roster.aspx?sm=c_d

No

A

D

External Infusion Pumps (DM12)

Home Medical Equipment Services ProviderSee Note AAlabama Board of Home Medical Equipment Services Provider

Yes

http://www.homemed.alabama.gov/Roster.aspx?sm=c_d

No

A

D

Facial Prostheses (PD03)

Prosthetist License

Yes

Alabama State Board of Prosthetists and Orthotists

Yes

http://www.apob.alabama.gov/pages/directory.htm

No

N/A
Prosthetist/Orthotist License

Yes

Alabama State Board of Prosthetists and Orthotists

Yes

http://www.apob.alabama.gov/pages/directory.htm

No

N/A

Gastric Suction Pumps (DM07)

Home Medical Equipment Services ProviderSee Note AAlabama Board of Home Medical Equipment Services Provider

Yes

http://www.homemed.alabama.gov/Roster.aspx?sm=c_d

No

A

D

Heat & Cold Applications (DM08)

Home Medical Equipment Services ProviderSee Note AAlabama Board of Home Medical Equipment Services Provider

Yes

http://www.homemed.alabama.gov/Roster.aspx?sm=c_d

No

A

D

High Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation Devices/Supplies (R02)

Home Medical Equipment Services ProviderSee Note AAlabama Board of Home Medical Equipment Services Provider

Yes

http://www.homemed.alabama.gov/Roster.aspx?sm=c_d

No

A

D

Hospital Beds (Electric) (DM09)

Home Medical Equipment Services ProviderSee Note AAlabama Board of Home Medical Equipment Services Provider

Yes

http://www.homemed.alabama.gov/Roster.aspx?sm=c_d

No

A

D

Hospital Beds (Manual) (DM10)

Home Medical Equipment Services ProviderSee Note AAlabama Board of Home Medical Equipment Services Provider

Yes

http://www.homemed.alabama.gov/Roster.aspx?sm=c_d

No

A

D

Immunosuppressive Drugs (A02)

Pharmacy License

Yes

Alabama State Board of Pharmacy

Yes

https://igovsolution.net/albop_online/Lookups/Business_Lookup.aspx

Yes

N/A

Implanted Infusion Pumps and/or Supplies (DM14)

Home Medical Equipment Services ProviderSee Note AAlabama Board of Home Medical Equipment Services Provider

Yes

http://www.homemed.alabama.gov/Roster.aspx?sm=c_d

No

A

D

Infrared Heating Pads Systems and/or supplies (DM11)

Home Medical Equipment Services ProviderSee Note AAlabama Board of Home Medical Equipment Services Provider

Yes

http://www.homemed.alabama.gov/Roster.aspx?sm=c_d

No

A

D

Infusion Drugs (A03)

Pharmacy License

Yes

Alabama State Board of Pharmacy

Yes

https://igovsolution.net/albop_online/Lookups/Business_Lookup.aspx

Yes

N/A

Insulin Infusion Pump Supplies (DM25)

Home Medical Equipment Services ProviderSee Note AAlabama Board of Home Medical Equipment Services Provider

Yes

http://www.homemed.alabama.gov/Roster.aspx?sm=c_d

No

A

D

Insulin Infusion Pumps (DM13)

Home Medical Equipment Services ProviderSee Note AAlabama Board of Home Medical Equipment Services Provider

Yes

http://www.homemed.alabama.gov/Roster.aspx?sm=c_d

No

A

D

Intermittent Positive Pressure Breathing (IPPB Devices) (R04)

Home Medical Equipment Services ProviderSee Note AAlabama Board of Home Medical Equipment Services Provider

Yes

http://www.homemed.alabama.gov/Roster.aspx?sm=c_d

No

A

D

Intrapulmonary Percussive Ventilation Devices (R05)

Home Medical Equipment Services ProviderSee Note AAlabama Board of Home Medical Equipment Services Provider

Yes

http://www.homemed.alabama.gov/Roster.aspx?sm=c_d

No

A

D

Invasive Mechanical Ventilation (R03)

Home Medical Equipment Services ProviderSee Note AAlabama Board of Home Medical Equipment Services Provider

Yes

http://www.homemed.alabama.gov/Roster.aspx?sm=c_d

No

A

D

Limb Prostheses (PR01)

Prosthetist License

Yes

Alabama State Board of Prosthetists and Orthotists

Yes

http://www.apob.alabama.gov/pages/directory.htm

No

N/A
Prosthetist/Orthotist License

Yes

Alabama State Board of Prosthetists and Orthotists

Yes

http://www.apob.alabama.gov/pages/directory.htm

No

N/A

Mechanical In-Exsufflation Devices (R06)

Home Medical Equipment Services ProviderSee Note AAlabama Board of Home Medical Equipment Services Provider

Yes

http://www.homemed.alabama.gov/Roster.aspx?sm=c_d

No

A

D

Nebulizer Drugs (A04)

Pharmacy License

Yes

Alabama State Board of Pharmacy

Yes

https://igovsolution.net/albop_online/Lookups/Business_Lookup.aspx

Yes

N/A

Nebulizer Equipment and/or Supplies (R07)

Home Medical Equipment Services ProviderSee Note AAlabama Board of Home Medical Equipment Services Provider

Yes

http://www.homemed.alabama.gov/Roster.aspx?sm=c_d

No

A

D

Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Pumps/ Supplies (DM15)

Home Medical Equipment Services ProviderSee Note AAlabama Board of Home Medical Equipment Services Provider

Yes

http://www.homemed.alabama.gov/Roster.aspx?sm=c_d

No

A

D

Neuromuscular Elect Stimulators (NMES)/Supplies (DM16)

Home Medical Equipment Services ProviderSee Note AAlabama Board of Home Medical Equipment Services Provider

Yes

http://www.homemed.alabama.gov/Roster.aspx?sm=c_d

No

A

D

Neurostimulators and/or Supplies (PD04)

Home Medical Equipment Services ProviderSee Note AAlabama Board of Home Medical Equipment Services Provider

Yes

http://www.homemed.alabama.gov/Roster.aspx?sm=c_d

No

A

D

Ocular Prostheses (PD05)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

Oral Anticancer Drugs (A05)

Pharmacy License

Yes

Alabama State Board of Pharmacy

Yes

https://igovsolution.net/albop_online/Lookups/Business_Lookup.aspx

Yes

N/A

Oral Antiemetic Drugs (A06)

Pharmacy License

Yes

Alabama State Board of Pharmacy

Yes

https://igovsolution.net/albop_online/Lookups/Business_Lookup.aspx

Yes

N/A

Orthoses: Custom Fab (OR01)

Orthotist License

Yes

Alabama State Board of Prosthetists and Orthotists

Yes

http://www.apob.alabama.gov/pages/directory.htm

No

N/A
Prosthetist/Orthotist License

Yes

Alabama State Board of Prosthetists and Orthotists

Yes

http://www.apob.alabama.gov/pages/directory.htm

No

N/A

Orthoses: Off the Shelf (OR03)

Home Medical Equipment Services ProviderSee Note AAlabama Board of Home Medical Equipment Services Provider

Yes

http://www.homemed.alabama.gov/Roster.aspx?sm=c_d

No

A

D

Orthoses: Prefabricated (Custom Fitted) (OR02)

Home Medical Equipment Services ProviderSee Note AAlabama Board of Home Medical Equipment Services Provider

Yes

http://www.homemed.alabama.gov/Roster.aspx?sm=c_d

No

A

D
Orthotic Fitter License

Yes

Alabama State Board of Prosthetists and Orthotists

Yes

http://www.apob.alabama.gov/pages/directory.htm

No

G

Osteogenesis Stimulators (DM17)

Home Medical Equipment Services ProviderSee Note AAlabama Board of Home Medical Equipment Services Provider

Yes

http://www.homemed.alabama.gov/Roster.aspx?sm=c_d

No

A

D

Ostomy Supplies (PD06)

Home Medical Equipment Services ProviderSee Note AAlabama Board of Home Medical Equipment Services Provider

Yes

http://www.homemed.alabama.gov/Roster.aspx?sm=c_d

No

A

D

Oxygen Equipment and/or Supplies (R08)

Retail Medical Oxygen Permit

Yes

Alabama State Board of Pharmacy

Yes

https://igovsolution.net/albop_online/Lookups/Business_Lookup.aspx

No

C
Home Medical Equipment Services ProviderSee Note AAlabama Board of Home Medical Equipment Services Provider

Yes

http://www.homemed.alabama.gov/Roster.aspx?sm=c_d

No

A

D

Parenteral Equipment and Supplies (PE06)

Home Medical Equipment Services ProviderSee Note AAlabama Board of Home Medical Equipment Services Provider

Yes

http://www.homemed.alabama.gov/Roster.aspx?sm=c_d

No

A

D

Parenteral Nutrients (PE05)

Parental Pharmacy Permit

Yes

Alabama State Board of Pharmacy

Yes

https://albopharm.glsuite.us/GLSuiteWebUAT/Clients/ALBOPharm/Public/LicenseVerification/Search.aspx

Yes

N/A

Patient Lifts (M02)

Home Medical Equipment Services ProviderSee Note AAlabama Board of Home Medical Equipment Services Provider

Yes

http://www.homemed.alabama.gov/Roster.aspx?sm=c_d

No

A

D

Pneumatic Compression Devices and/or Supplies (DM18)

Home Medical Equipment Services ProviderSee Note AAlabama Board of Home Medical Equipment Services Provider

Yes

http://www.homemed.alabama.gov/Roster.aspx?sm=c_d

No

A

D

Power Operated Vehicles (Scooters) (M03)

Home Medical Equipment Services ProviderSee Note AAlabama Board of Home Medical Equipment Services Provider

Yes

http://www.homemed.alabama.gov/Roster.aspx?sm=c_d

No

A

D

Prosthetic Lenses: Conventional Contact Lenses (PD12)

Optometrist License

Yes

Alabama Board of Optometry

Yes

http://optometry.alabama.gov/Search.aspx

No

E

Prosthetic Lenses: Conventional Eyeglasses (PD11)

Optometrist License

Yes

Alabama Board of Optometry

Yes

http://optometry.alabama.gov/Search.aspx

No

E

Prosthetic Lenses: Prosthetic Cataract Lenses (PD13)

Optometrist License

Yes

Alabama Board of Optometry

Yes

http://optometry.alabama.gov/Search.aspx

No

E

Respiratory Assist Devices (R09)

Home Medical Equipment Services ProviderSee Note AAlabama Board of Home Medical Equipment Services Provider

Yes

http://www.homemed.alabama.gov/Roster.aspx?sm=c_d

No

A

D

Respiratory Suction Pumps (R10)

Home Medical Equipment Services ProviderSee Note AAlabama Board of Home Medical Equipment Services Provider

Yes

http://www.homemed.alabama.gov/Roster.aspx?sm=c_d

No

A

D

Seat Lift Mechanisms (M04)

Home Medical Equipment Services ProviderSee Note AAlabama Board of Home Medical Equipment Services Provider

Yes

http://www.homemed.alabama.gov/Roster.aspx?sm=c_d

No

A

D

Somatic Prostheses (PD07)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

Speech Generating Devices (DM19)

Home Medical Equipment Services ProviderSee Note AAlabama Board of Home Medical Equipment Services Provider

Yes

http://www.homemed.alabama.gov/Roster.aspx?sm=c_d

No

A

D

Support Surfaces: Pressure Reducing Beds/Mats/Pads - New (DM20)

Home Medical Equipment Services ProviderSee Note AAlabama Board of Home Medical Equipment Services Provider

Yes

http://www.homemed.alabama.gov/Roster.aspx?sm=c_d

No

A

D

Support Surfaces: Pressure Reducing Beds/Mats/Pads - Used (DM26)

Home Medical Equipment Services ProviderSee Note AAlabama Board of Home Medical Equipment Services Provider

Yes

http://www.homemed.alabama.gov/Roster.aspx?sm=c_d

No

A

D

Surgical Dressings (S01)

Home Medical Equipment Services ProviderSee Note AAlabama Board of Home Medical Equipment Services Provider

Yes

http://www.homemed.alabama.gov/Roster.aspx?sm=c_d

No

A

D

TENS and/or Supplies (DM22)

Home Medical Equipment Services ProviderSee Note AAlabama Board of Home Medical Equipment Services Provider

Yes

http://www.homemed.alabama.gov/Roster.aspx?sm=c_d

No

A

D

Tracheostomy Supplies (PD08)

Home Medical Equipment Services ProviderSee Note AAlabama Board of Home Medical Equipment Services Provider

Yes

http://www.homemed.alabama.gov/Roster.aspx?sm=c_d

No

A

D

Traction Equipment (DM21)

Home Medical Equipment Services ProviderSee Note AAlabama Board of Home Medical Equipment Services Provider

Yes

http://www.homemed.alabama.gov/Roster.aspx?sm=c_d

No

A

D

Ultraviolet Light Devices and/or Supplies (DM23)

Home Medical Equipment Services ProviderSee Note AAlabama Board of Home Medical Equipment Services Provider

Yes

http://www.homemed.alabama.gov/Roster.aspx?sm=c_d

No

A

D

Urological Supplies (PD09)

Home Medical Equipment Services ProviderSee Note AAlabama Board of Home Medical Equipment Services Provider

Yes

http://www.homemed.alabama.gov/Roster.aspx?sm=c_d

No

A

D

Vacuum Erection/ Penile Pumps (OR04)

Home Medical Equipment Services ProviderSee Note AAlabama Board of Home Medical Equipment Services Provider

Yes

http://www.homemed.alabama.gov/Roster.aspx?sm=c_d

No

A

D

Ventilators: All Types - Not CPAP or RAD (R12)

Home Medical Equipment Services ProviderSee Note AAlabama Board of Home Medical Equipment Services Provider

Yes

http://www.homemed.alabama.gov/Roster.aspx?sm=c_d

No

A

D

Voice Prosthetics (PD10)

No License Required

No

N/ANo

No

N/A

Walkers (M05)

Home Medical Equipment Services ProviderSee Note AAlabama Board of Home Medical Equipment Services Provider

Yes

http://www.homemed.alabama.gov/Roster.aspx?sm=c_d

No

A

D

Wheelchair Seating/Cushions (M10)

Home Medical Equipment Services ProviderSee Note AAlabama Board of Home Medical Equipment Services Provider

Yes

http://www.homemed.alabama.gov/Roster.aspx?sm=c_d

No

A

D

Wheelchairs (Complex Rehab Manual Rel Accessories) (M08A)

Home Medical Equipment Services ProviderSee Note AAlabama Board of Home Medical Equipment Services Provider

Yes

http://www.homemed.alabama.gov/Roster.aspx?sm=c_d

No

A

D

Wheelchairs (Complex Rehab Power Rel Accessories) (M09A)

Home Medical Equipment Services ProviderSee Note AAlabama Board of Home Medical Equipment Services Provider

Yes

http://www.homemed.alabama.gov/Roster.aspx?sm=c_d

No

A

D

Wheelchairs (Complex Rehabilitative Manual) (M08)

Home Medical Equipment Services ProviderSee Note AAlabama Board of Home Medical Equipment Services Provider

Yes

http://www.homemed.alabama.gov/Roster.aspx?sm=c_d

No

A

D

Wheelchairs (Complex Rehabilitative Power) (M09)

Home Medical Equipment Services ProviderSee Note AAlabama Board of Home Medical Equipment Services Provider

Yes

http://www.homemed.alabama.gov/Roster.aspx?sm=c_d

No

A

D

Wheelchairs (Standard Manual Related Accessories and Repairs) (M06A)

Home Medical Equipment Services ProviderSee Note AAlabama Board of Home Medical Equipment Services Provider

Yes

http://www.homemed.alabama.gov/Roster.aspx?sm=c_d

No

A

D

Wheelchairs (Standard Manual) (M06)

Home Medical Equipment Services ProviderSee Note AAlabama Board of Home Medical Equipment Services Provider

Yes

http://www.homemed.alabama.gov/Roster.aspx?sm=c_d

No

A

D

Wheelchairs (Standard Power Related Accessories and Repairs) (M07A)

Home Medical Equipment Services ProviderSee Note AAlabama Board of Home Medical Equipment Services Provider

Yes

http://www.homemed.alabama.gov/Roster.aspx?sm=c_d

No

A

D

Wheelchairs (Standard Power) (M07)

Home Medical Equipment Services ProviderSee Note AAlabama Board of Home Medical Equipment Services Provider

Yes

http://www.homemed.alabama.gov/Roster.aspx?sm=c_d

No

A

D


Specialty Database


License required (In-state)Req. for suppliers (Out-of-state)Licensing AgencyVerify OnlineReq. for Pharmacies (in-state)Notes

Ambulatory Surgical Center

Ambulatory Surgical Center License

No

Alabama Department of Public Health, Bureau of Health Provider Standards

Yes

No

N/A

Home Health Agency

Home Health Agency Certification

No

Alabama Department of Public Health, Bureau of Health Provider Standards

Yes

No

N/A

Hospital

Hospital License

No

Alabama Department of Public Health, Bureau of Health Provider Standards

Yes

No

N/A

Nursing Home (Skilled, Intermediate Care)

Nursing Home License

No

Alabama Department of Public Health, Bureau of Health Provider Standards

Yes

No

N/A

Optometrist

Optometrist License

Yes

Alabama Board of Optometry

Yes

No

N/A

Physician

Physician License

No

Alabama State Board of Medical Examiners

Yes

No

N/A
Licensing Agencies:
Alabama State Board of Pharmacy
Phone: 205-981-2280
Web: http://www.albop.com/
  • Parental Pharmacy Permit
  • Pharmacy License
  • Retail Medical Oxygen Permit
Alabama Board of Home Medical Equipment Services Provider
Phone: 334-215-3474
Web: http://www.homemed.alabama.gov/
  • Home Medical Equipment Services Provider
Alabama Board of Optometry
Phone: 205-481-9993
Web: http://optometry.alabama.gov/
  • Optometrist License
Alabama State Board of Medical Examiners
Phone: 334-242-4153
Web: http://www.albme.org
  • Physician License
Alabama Department of Public Health, Bureau of Health Provider Standards
Phone: 334-206-5175
Web: http://adph.org/HEALTHCAREFACILITIES/Default.asp?id=688
  • Ambulatory Surgical Center License
  • Home Health Agency Certification
  • Hospital License
  • Nursing Home License
Alabama Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators
Phone: 334-271-6214
Web: http://www.alboenha.state.al.us/
    Alabama State Board of Prosthetists and Orthotists
    Phone: 334-420-1111
    Web: http://www.apob.alabama.gov/index.htm
    • Mastectomy Fitter License
    • Orthotic Fitter License
    • Orthotist License
    • Pedorthist License
    • Prosthetist License
    • Prosthetist/Orthotist License
    • Therapeutic Shoe Fitter License
    Notes:17
    A - Effective June 1, 2014, all new suppliers with a principal place of business outside this state shall maintain at least one physical location within the state of Alabama, each of which shall be licensed. Effective September 1, 2014, all currently licensed out-of-state suppliers must demonstrate compliance with the new location requirement. (Added: 04/25/2014)

    C - Please note that Oxygen Concentrators are not regulated by the board and do not require this license.

    D - The licensure requirements of this chapter do not apply to the following entities or practitioners: (1) Home health agencies certified by the State of Alabama to participate in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. (2) Hospital based home medical equipment services, whether or not the services are provided through a separate corporation or other business entity. (3) Health care practitioners legally eligible to order or prescribe home medical equipment, or who use home medical equipment to treat patients in locations other than the patient's residence, including, but not limited to, physicians, nurses, physical therapists, respiratory therapists, speech therapists, occupational therapists, optometrists, chiropractors, and podiatrists, except for those practitioners, other than a licensed physician practicing medicine, who provide home medical equipment services in a patient's residence. (4) Manufacturers and wholesale distributors, when not selling directly to the patient. (5) Retail community pharmacies, including providers of home infusion therapy services. (6) Hospice programs, except programs which provide home medical equipment services, including delivery to a patient's residence. (7) Skilled nursing facilities, except facilities which provide home medical equipment services, including delivery to a patient's residence. (8) Governmental agencies, including fire districts which provide emergency medical services and contractors to governmental agencies whose business deals only with the contracted agency. (9) Mail order companies, as defined by rule of the board (See note H).

    E - An Optician can provide these items as well. See the AL Optometry Law 34-22-4 (b):A license to practice optometry shall not be required for the sale, preparation, or dispensing of eyeglasses or spectacles in a retail optical dispensary or from a store, shop, or other permanently established place of business with an optical department on prescription of a duly licensed physician skilled in diseases of the eyes or a duly licensed optometrist authorized to practice under the laws of this state. Contact lenses may be sold or dispensed in a retail optical dispensary or other permanently established place of business with an optical department only when authorized by an optometrist or ophthalmologist, the prescription therefor contains all necessary data, and the prescription has not expired. This section shall not be construed as authorizing any optician or other person selling eyeglasses or contact lenses on prescription as authorized above to use any instrumentation or determine any data by performing any type of examination or corneal evaluation necessary for the fitting of contact lenses or to use any drugs in relation thereto.

    F - Licensure requirement effective March 1, 2014. A licensed Orthotist, Prosthetist/Orthotist or Pedorthist may also provide these items. (Added: 12/12/2013)

    G - Effective March 1, 2014, all orthotic fitters must become licensed. A licensed orthotic fitter shall only fit non-custom orthoses. A licensed Orthotist may also provide these items. Exemptions include 1) authorized health care practitioners, doctors of podiatry, chiropractors, physical therapists, and occupational therapists licensed in this state, 2) any person not licensed as a prosthetist, orthotist, prosthetist/orthotist, orthotic fitter, therapeutic shoe fitter, or pedorthist who is employed in an authorized health care practitioner's office with a physical address in Alabama and under the direction of an authorized health care practitioner. 3) mail order companies who mail off the shelf orthotic devices directly to the Alabama beneficiary. (Updated: 04/07/2020 WC)

    H - Mail order companies: a company that supplies respiratory care and oxygen equipment, as defined under Rule 473-X-1-.01(4)(a), to Alabama consumers in this manner, or any other home medical equipment necessary to avert an immediate threat to a consumer’s health or safety, without which a consumer might be required to seek emergency medical treatment, shall not be considered to be a mail order company for purposes of this rule. Home Medical Equipment Services Providers whose employees, agents or subcontractors enter the consumer’s residence to service home medical equipment supplied by a mail order company or to instruct consumers in the use of such equipment shall not be considered mail order companies. (10/01/15 WC)

    Z - As of 2008, Cochlear Implants are no longer considered DME, and they are now paid through Part B