§ 15-704. Licensed professional counselors

   (a) Application. -- This section applies to each individual, group, or blanket health insurance policy, contract, or certificate of an insurer or nonprofit health service plan that:

   (1) (i) is delivered or issued for delivery in the State;

      (ii) is issued to a group that is incorporated or has a main office in the State; or

      (iii) covers individuals who reside or work in the State; and

   (2) is issued, renewed, amended, or reissued on or after October 1, 2003.

(b) In general. -- If a policy, contract, or certificate subject to this section provides for reimbursement for a service that is within the lawful scope of practice of a licensed clinical professional counselor, a licensed clinical marriage and family therapist, or a licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselor, the insured or any other person covered by the policy or certificate is entitled to reimbursement for the service.

HISTORY: 2003, ch. 338.