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urn: urn:us-la:rs:22:1027
citation: "R.S. 22:1027"
status: active
breadcrumb: "Title 22 › Chapter 4 › Part III › Subpart B"
acts_citations:
  - { year: 1991, number: 609, section: 1, effective_date: null, role: enactment }
  - { year: 1995, number: 593, section: 1, effective_date: null, role: amendment }
  - { year: 2010, number: 919, section: 1, effective_date: 2011-01-01, role: amendment }
  - { year: 2017, number: 146, section: 5, effective_date: null, role: amendment }
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# Interpreter services for the deaf and hard of hearing; expenses

A. Any hospital or medical expense insurance policy delivered or issued for delivery in this state on or after December 1, 1991, shall contain a provision or endorsement requiring payment for expenses incurred by the insured for services performed by a qualified interpreter/transliterator, other than a family member of the insured, when such services are used by the insured in connection with medical treatment or diagnostic consultations performed by a physician, dentist, chiropractor, or podiatrist, provided such medical treatment or consultation is covered under said insurance policy and provided the services are required because of hearing loss of the insured or a failure of the insured to understand or otherwise communicate in spoken language.

B. The provisions of this Section shall not apply to limited benefit health insurance policies or contracts.