Louisiana Revised Statutes 42:853 – Coverage for chiropractic services
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Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 42:853
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- office: means the Office of Group Benefits created in this Section. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 42:801
- person: includes a body of persons, whether incorporated or not. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 1:10
Notwithstanding any provision of law or any rule or regulation to the contrary, the Office of Group Benefits shall provide its eligible benefits as defined by the program for services which are rendered within the lawful scope of practice of a duly licensed chiropractor as defined in La. Rev. Stat. 37:2801. There shall be no discrimination in the payment of benefits allowed for such services whether performed by a chiropractor or physician in instances where the services performed are within the lawful scope of practice of both professions. Terminology in such a policy, contract, or plan considered discriminatory against any such person or method of practice shall be void.
Acts 2001, No. 1178, §5, eff. June 29, 2001.