Section 304.32-157 - Indemnity payable for services performed by optometrists, osteopaths, podiatrists, physicians or chiropractors(1) When any contract, plan or policy issued in this state by any corporation subject to the provisions of this subtitle provides for reimbursement for any service which is within the lawful scope of practice of an optometrist duly licensed as provided in KRS Chapter 320, the insured or other person entitled to benefits under such contract, plan or policy shall be entitled to reimbursement for such services, whether such services are performed by a duly licensed physician, osteopath, podiatrist, or optometrist, notwithstanding any provision contained in such policy, or if the policy so provides, payment may be made directly to the provider of the services.(2) When any contract, plan or policy issued in this state by any corporation subject to the provisions of this subtitle provides for reimbursement for any service which is within the lawful scope of practice of a chiropractor duly licensed under KRS Chapter 312, the insured or other person entitled to reimbursement for such services, whether such services are performed by a duly licensed physician, osteopath, podiatrist or chiropractor, notwithstanding any provision contained in such policy; or if the policy so provides, payment may be made directly to the provider of the services.Effective:7/15/1986
Amended 1986 Ky. Acts ch. 399, sec. 3, effective7/15/1986. -- Amended 1980 Ky. Acts ch. 345, sec. 3, effective 7/15/1980. -- Amended 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 225, sec. 6, effective 6/21/1974. -- Created 1972 Ky. Acts ch. 72, sec. 3, effective 6/16/1972.