N.J. Stat. § 17B:26-44.1

Current through L. 2024, c. 87.

Section 17B:26-44.1 - Policy provision for reimbursement of dental services; payment regardless of discipline of provider

Notwithstanding any provision of a policy or individual health insurance contract hereafter delivered, issued for delivery, amended, renewed or ratified in this State, 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 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.

N.J.S. § 17B:26-44.1

L.1979, c.161, s.1, eff. 7/19/1979.