Kentucky Statutes 304.32-157 – Indemnity payable for services performed by optometrists, osteopaths, podiatrists, physicians or chiropractors
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(1) When any contract, plan or policy issued in this state by any corporation subject to the provisions of this subtitle provides for reimbursement for any service which is within the lawful scope of practice of an optometrist duly licensed as provided in KRS Chapter 320, the insured or other person entitled to benefits under such contract, plan or policy shall be entitled to reimbursement for such services, whether such services are performed by a duly licensed physician, osteopath, podiatrist, or optometrist, notwithstanding any provision contained in such policy, or if the policy so provides, payment may be made directly to the provider of the services.
(2) When any contract, plan or policy issued in this state by any corporation subject to the provisions of this subtitle provides for reimbursement for any service which is within the lawful scope of practice of a chiropractor duly licensed under KRS Chapter 312, the insured or other person entitled to reimbursement for such services, whether such services are performed by a duly licensed physician, osteopath, podiatrist or chiropractor, notwithstanding any provision contained in such policy; or if the policy so provides, payment may be made directly to the provider of the services.
Effective: July 15, 1986
History: Amended 1986 Ky. Acts ch. 399, sec. 3, effective July 15, 1986. — Amended
1980 Ky. Acts ch. 345, sec. 3, effective July 15, 1980. — Amended 1974 Ky. Acts ch.
225, sec. 6, effective June 21, 1974. — Created 1972 Ky. Acts ch. 72, sec. 3, effective
June 16, 1972.
(2) When any contract, plan or policy issued in this state by any corporation subject to the provisions of this subtitle provides for reimbursement for any service which is within the lawful scope of practice of a chiropractor duly licensed under KRS Chapter 312, the insured or other person entitled to reimbursement for such services, whether such services are performed by a duly licensed physician, osteopath, podiatrist or chiropractor, notwithstanding any provision contained in such policy; or if the policy so provides, payment may be made directly to the provider of the services.
Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 304.32-157
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- Corporation: may extend and be applied to any corporation, company, partnership, joint stock company, or association. See Kentucky Statutes 446.010
- State: when applied to a part of the United States, includes territories, outlying possessions, and the District of Columbia. See Kentucky Statutes 446.010
Effective: July 15, 1986
History: Amended 1986 Ky. Acts ch. 399, sec. 3, effective July 15, 1986. — Amended
1980 Ky. Acts ch. 345, sec. 3, effective July 15, 1980. — Amended 1974 Ky. Acts ch.
225, sec. 6, effective June 21, 1974. — Created 1972 Ky. Acts ch. 72, sec. 3, effective
June 16, 1972.