Section 17:48A-28.1 - Policies providing for reimbursement of services of dentist; additional applicable provisionsNotwithstanding any provision of a group or individual policy or contract of a medical service plan, 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 medical service 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.1978, c.187, s.1, eff. 1/9/1979.