Ala. Code § 16-25A-10: Payment to Physician, Hospital, Etc., Furnishing Service or to Insured.

Any benefits payable under the plan adopted may be paid either directly to the attending physician, hospital, medical group or other furnishing the service upon which the claim is based or to the insured employee upon presentation of valid bills for such services; subject to such provisions designed to facilitate payment as may be made by the board.