§ 27-8-6-1 — Professional services for which reimbursement authorized

Notwithstanding any provision of any individual
or group policy of accident and health insurance, or any provision of a
policy, contract, plan, or agreement for hospital or medical service or
indemnity, wherever such policy, contract, plan, or agreement provides
for reimbursement for any service which is in the lawful scope of
practice of a duly licensed dentist, health service provider in
psychology, podiatrist, osteopath, optometrist, or chiropractor, the
person entitled to benefits or the person performing services under the
policy, contract, plan, or agreement shall be entitled to reimbursement
on an equal basis for such service, whether the service is performed by
a physician, dentist, health service provider in psychology, podiatrist,
osteopath, optometrist, or chiropractor duly licensed under the laws of
this state.
Formerly: Acts 1969, c.409, s.1; Acts 1974, P.L.126, SEC.1. As
amended by P.L.260-1985, SEC.1.