17B:26-44.1 - Policy provision for reimbursement of dental services; payment regardless of discipline of provider - New Jersey Statutes

17B:26-44.1.  Policy provision for reimbursement of dental services; payment regardless of discipline of provider
    Notwithstanding any provision of a policy or individual health insurance contract hereafter delivered, issued for delivery, amended, renewed or ratified  in this State, whenever such a policy or contract provides for reimbursement  for any service which is within the lawful scope of practice of a duly licensed  dentist, the following provisions shall apply:

    a.  A person covered under such policy or contract shall be entitled to reimbursement for such service regardless of whether the service is performed by a duly licensed physician or duly licensed dentist.

    b.  Equal reimbursement rates shall be paid for services performed, regardless of the discipline of the provider of the service.

     L.1979, c. 161, s. 1, eff. July 19, 1979.