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. (a) Every policy of disability insurance issued, amended, or
renewed on or after January 1, 1992, that offers coverage for
perinatal services shall contain a provision providing for direct
reimbursement to certified nurse-midwives and nurse practitioners for
perinatal services. The certified nurse-midwife or nurse
practitioner may collect payment for any unpaid portion of his or her
fee, as provided for under the plan for other providers.
(b) For purposes of this section, "direct reimbursement" means
that after the enrollee files a claim for the perinatal service
provided by the certified nurse-midwife or nurse practitioner, the
plan pays the certified nurse-midwife or nurse practitioner directly.