Oklahoma § 36-2621 - Selection of licensed psychologist or licensed and

§ 36-2621. Selection of licensed psychologist or licensed and

certified clinical social worker - Definitions.

A. If the terms of any plan, agreement, or service contract,

issued under the provisions of this article, cover services within

the lawful scope of practice of a licensed psychologist, or licensed

and certified clinical social worker then:

1. Such services may be performed by any person licensed to do

so in this state as provided in subsection B of this section.

2. Selection of such a psychologist or social worker may be

made by a subscriber under the plan, agreement or service contract

and, provided other conditions are met, reimbursement shall not be

denied when service is rendered by a person so licensed.

3. The provisions of this section shall apply to the plans,

agreements, or service contracts which are delivered, amended,

renewed, ratified, or issued for delivery in Oklahoma after October

1, 1982.

4. Any provision, exclusion, or limitation of a plan,

agreement, or service contract that denies an insured the privilege

of selecting such a psychologist or social worker shall, to the

extent of the denial, be void, but such void provision shall not

affect the validity of the other provisions of the plan, agreement,

or service contract.

B. For purposes of this section:

1. "Licensed psychologist" means a person licensed and

complying with the Psychologists Licensing Act, Sections 1351

through 1375 of Title 59 of the Oklahoma Statutes; and

2. "Licensed and certified clinical social worker" means a

person licensed and complying with the Social Workers' Licensing

Act, Sections 1250.1 (3) and 1261.1 (B) of Title 59 of the Oklahoma

Statutes.

Added by Laws 1988, c. 227, § 13, emerg. eff. June 20, 1988.

Oklahoma Statutes - Title 36. Insurance