New Jersey § 17B:27-51 Reimbursement for optometric service

New Jersey Statutes

§ 17B:27-51 — Reimbursement for optometric service

New Jersey § 17B:27-51

Title 17BINSURANCE

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N.J. Stat. Ann. § 17B:27-51 (2026).

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Notwithstanding any provision of a policy or contract of group health insurance, hereafter delivered or issued for delivery in this State, whenever such a policy or contract provides for reimbursement for any optometric service which is within the lawful scope of practice of a duly licensed optometrist, a person covered under such group health policy or contract shall be entitled to reimbursement for such service, whether the said service is performed by a physician or duly licensed optometrist. L.1971, c. 144, s. 17B:27-51.

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Notwithstanding any provision of a policy or contract of group health insurance, hereafter delivered or issued for delivery in this State, whenever such a policy or contract provides for reimbursement for any optometric service which is within the lawful scope of practice of a duly licensed optometrist, a person covered under such group health policy or contract shall be entitled to reimbursement for such service, whether the said service is performed by a physician or duly licensed optometrist. L.1971, c. 144, s. 17B:27-51.