Note:

Changes in the laws, rules and regulations since the 2001 edition of the LSBEP Directory and Statutory Reference book appear in boldface type in this 2002 edition.

Freedom of Choice Legislation, La. R.S. 22:665 (1978)

§ 665. Hospital and medical expense policies; services of licensed psychologists

         A. Whenever any hospital or medical expense policy or hospital or medical service contract issued, or issued for delivery in this state provides for the reimbursement of health related services that can lawfully be performed by a duly licensed psychologist as regulated under the provisions of R.S. 37:2351-2368, the insured or other person entitled to benefits under such contract shall be entitled to reimbursements for such services performed by a duly licensed psychologist notwithstanding any provisions of the contract to the contrary.

         B. The provisions of Subsection A of this section shall apply only to those insurance policy contracts issued or issued for delivery after the effective date of this section.

         C. The provisions of this section shall apply only to those services which a duly licensed psychologist is authorized to .perform under the provisions of Chapter 28 of Title 37 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950.