Notwithstanding any other provision of P.L. 1940, c. 74 (C. 17:48A-1 et seq.), benefits shall not be denied to any eligible individual for eligible services when such services are performed or rendered such persons by a licensed chiropractor within the scope of his practice. The practice of chiropractic shall be deemed to be within the provisions of P.L. 1940, c. 74 and duly licensed chiropractors shall have the privileges and benefits in the scope of their practice under the act as are afforded to licensed physicians and surgeons in the scope of their practice.
N.J.S. § 17:48A-33