Any certificate, agreement, or contract issued in this state by a health maintenance organization which provides coverage for services which can be lawfully performed within the statutory scope of practice of a duly-licensed optometrist or duly-licensed ophthalmic dispenser shall be deemed to provide benefits for such services whether performed by a duly-licensed physician or a duly-licensed optometrist or duly-licensed ophthalmic dispenser, notwithstanding any provision contained in the certificate, agreement, or contract.
KRS 304.38-1955
Created 1996, Ky. Acts ch. 187, sec. 3, effective7/15/1996.