N.J.S.A. 17B:27-51.8 — Policy provision for reimbursement of dental services; payment regardless of discipline of provider

17B:27-51.8. Policy provision for reimbursement of dental services; payment regardless of discipline of provider Notwithstanding any provision of a policy or contract of group health insurance 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 group health 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.1979, c. 158, s. 1, eff. July 19, 1979.

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